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cochlear microphonic potential [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • Hearing
DEF

The integrated output of some portion of the cochlea generated primarily by the OHCs (outer hair cells).

OBS

One of the first potentials ever recorded in the auditory system was the cochlear microphonic (CM).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Ouïe
CONT

Le nerf de la cochlée suit la lame spirale et transmet les impulsions de l'organe de Corti au cerveau. [...] La variation de potentiel alternative se retrouve surtout au niveau des cellules ciliées externes. Ce potentiel microphonique cochléaire «PMC» est proportionnel au déplacement de la membrane basilaire.

Spanish

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