Vestibular units during decompensation

Experientia. 1977 Feb 15;33(2):234-6. doi: 10.1007/BF02124085.

Abstract

Typical modifications of the unitary discharge of vestibular units have been recorded following the transection of the spinal cord of hemilabyrinthectomized and compensated guinea-pigs. These results support the concept that the spinal cord is essential in the compensation of the symptoms resulting from a lesion of one labyrinth.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Stem / physiology
  • Ear, Inner / physiology
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Spinal Cord / physiology*
  • Vestibule, Labyrinth / innervation
  • Vestibule, Labyrinth / physiology*