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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 153-155 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Science |
| Volume | 186 |
| Issue number | 4159 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1974 |
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Cochlear neurons: Frequency selectivity altered by perilymph removal. / Robertson, Donald.
In: Science, Vol. 186, No. 4159, 1974, p. 153-155.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Cochlear neurons: Frequency selectivity altered by perilymph removal
AU - Robertson, Donald
PY - 1974
Y1 - 1974
N2 - Removal of perilymph from the scala tympani of the guinea pig cochlea reversibly broadened the tuning curves of single spiral ganglioll cells emanating from the basilar membrane. Thus, fluid continuity along the membrane is essential for normal cochlear function, in particular for sharp neural tuning curves. These data reveal a possible source of error in some estimates of basilar membrane motion and suggest a reappraisal of current concepts of the mechanism of sharp tuning in primary auditory nerve fibers.
AB - Removal of perilymph from the scala tympani of the guinea pig cochlea reversibly broadened the tuning curves of single spiral ganglioll cells emanating from the basilar membrane. Thus, fluid continuity along the membrane is essential for normal cochlear function, in particular for sharp neural tuning curves. These data reveal a possible source of error in some estimates of basilar membrane motion and suggest a reappraisal of current concepts of the mechanism of sharp tuning in primary auditory nerve fibers.
KW - basement membrane cochlea cochlear nerve cochlear nucleus corti organ guinea pig nerve cell membrane potential perilymph theoretical study Acoustic Stimulation Action Potentials Animal Basilar Membrane Guinea Pigs Labyrinthine Fluids Neurons
U2 - 10.1126/science.186.4159.153
DO - 10.1126/science.186.4159.153
M3 - Article
VL - 186
SP - 153
EP - 155
JO - Science
JF - Science
SN - 0036-8075
IS - 4159
ER -