What is the description of the auditory process, including the stimulus input and the structure and function of the ear?

A. The auditory process involves the reception of visual stimuli and is primarily facilitated by the eyes.
B. Auditory processing is the result of olfactory stimulation, and the primary organ involved is the nose.
C. The auditory process begins with the reception of sound waves, with the ear serving as the primary organ for this function.
D. Auditory stimuli are primarily processed by the skin, and the primary organ involved is the epidermis.