Cochlear transducer operating point adaptation

Y. Zou, J. Zheng, T. Ren, A. L. Nuttall

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Abstract

The change of operating point (OP) of outer hair cell mechano-transduction could be determined from the change of the 2nd harmonic of the cochlear microphonic (CM) following a calibration to determine its initial value. To perturb the OP, a constant force was applied to the bony shell of the cochlea using a blunt probe. orce applied over the scala tympani increased the OP. During constant force of the CM underwent a slow partial recovery toward the initial level. Removing the force again initiated a change of 2nd harmonic, which returned to the control level. These data indicate an active mechanism for OHC transduction OP to dynamically be controlled at its normal position.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAuditory Mechanisms
Subtitle of host publicationProcesses and Models - Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium
EditorsAlfred L. Nuttall, Tianying Ren, Peter Gillespie, Karl Grosh, Egbert de Boer
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Pages109-110
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9812568247, 9789812568243
StatePublished - 2005
Event9th International Mechanics of Hearing Workshop on Auditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models, MoH 2005 - Portland, United States
Duration: Jul 23 2005Jul 28 2005

Publication series

NameAuditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models - Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium

Conference

Conference9th International Mechanics of Hearing Workshop on Auditory Mechanisms: Processes and Models, MoH 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period7/23/057/28/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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