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How does this deaf guy hear sound. if you bang a drum?

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Low frequency: Deaf people can perceive very low frequency sound because the lowest frequency receptors are least susceptible to noise induced damage or conductive hearing problems. Obviously some, even if not much, nerve function remains.

Answered 9/28/2016

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