蝸牛の能動作用に関する最近の知見
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1992 年 85 巻 7 号 p. 1131-1139
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1992 年 85 巻 7 号 p. 1131-1139
It has become evident that an active process in the cochlea is necessary for fine tuning and high sensitivity in mammals. Recently, motile responses of the outer hair cells have been demonstrated which are believed to be responsible for the active process. The role of the efferent olivocochlear system is controversial, but it might influence hearing by modulating the active process. In this paper, the anatomical and physiological features of hearing are reviewed. The mechanism of the active process is also discussed.
