Lamellar projections in the endolymphatic sac act as a relief valve to regulate inner ear pressure
The inner ear is a fluid-filled closed-epithelial structure whose function requires maintenance of an internal hydrostatic pressure and fluid composition. The endolymphatic sac (ES) is a dead-end epithelial tube connected to the inner ear whose function is unclear. ES defects can cause distended ear...
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Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2018-06-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/37131 |