The Effects of Urethane on Rat Outer Hair Cells

The cochlea converts sound vibration into electrical impulses and amplifies the low-level sound signal. Urethane, a widely used anesthetic in animal research, has been shown to reduce the neural responses to auditory stimuli. However, the effects of urethane on cochlea, especially on the function of...

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Main Authors: Mingyu Fu, Mengzi Chen, Xiao Yan, Xueying Yang, Jinfang Xiao, Jie Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3512098