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. 1979 Jun 15;35(6):767-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF01968234.

Effects of increased potassium in scala tympani on auditory nerve sensitivity

G Leng, S D Comis

Effects of increased potassium in scala tympani on auditory nerve sensitivity

G Leng et al. Experientia. .

Abstract

Raising the K+ concentration in scala tympani of the guinea-pig cochlea generally caused a substantial increase in the spontaneous firing rate of single auditory nerve fibres. This effect was not accompanied by any observed reduction in the threshold sensitivity of these fibres. These findings cast doubt on current theories of cochlear transduction.

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