Olivocochlear Efferents in Animals and Humans: From Anatomy to Clinical Relevance
Olivocochlear efferents allow the central auditory system to adjust the functioning of the inner ear during active and passive listening. While many aspects of efferent anatomy, physiology and function are well established, others remain controversial. This article reviews the current knowledge on o...
Main Author: | Enrique A. Lopez-Poveda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2018-03-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Neurology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2018.00197/full |
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