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membraneous labyrinth -endolymph!!
-cochlear ducts, semicircular ducts, utricle/saccule
-Within the osseous vestibule, the membranous labyrinth does not quite preserve the form of the bony cavity
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osseous labyrinth -cochlea, semicircular canals, vestibule (which contains U and S)
-all perilymph

-The bony labyrinth, or osseous labyrinth, is the network of passages with bony walls
-lined with the membranous labyrinth
-layer of perilymph between them
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vestibular apparatus is the nonauditory portion of the inner ear 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:39:43 GMT view revision history
caloric stimulation -cold or hot water in ear canal
-convection moves endolymph
-nystagmus reflex generated w/o spinning
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nystagmus reflex -rotate body
-stop
-eyes move opposite direction
-horizonatal or vertical
-depends on head position
-eye jumps quickly to centered position
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deafness conduction: problem w/ sound vibration (fused ear bones, ruptured ear drum, ear wax)

nerve: damage to hair cells or cochlear nerve
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motion sickness -utricle/saccule vs. conflicting visual signals 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:29:54 GMT view revision history
otoliths -mineral and protein particles called otoliths are embedded on macula 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:29:54 GMT view revision history
macula sensory receptors of utricle/saccule
-mineral and protein particles called otoliths are embedded on it
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utricle/saccule -contain Macula (hair cells) with otoliths
-gravity/acceleration forces cause depolarization in those properly orientated
-vestibular portion of VIII
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-ampullaris swelling : large chamber that contains gelantinous cristae
-contain hair cells
-as head moves, fluid flows in oppisite direction due to inertia
-one side depolarized
other ide hyperpolarized
-hairs synapse on vestibular branch of VIII
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semicircular ducts -3 separates plants
-ampullaris swelling: large chamber that contains gelantinous cristae
-contain hair cells
-as head moves, fluid flows in oppisite direction due to inertia
-one side depolarized
other ide hyperpolarized
-hairs synapse on vestibular branch of VIII
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organ of corti -sits on basilar membrane
-partially covered by tectorial membrane
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ossicles -three smallest bones in the human body 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:26:08 GMT view revision history
how to hear via hair -K+ moves into hair duct
-depolarization
-Ca++ moves in
-neurtransmitter released
-stimulates Audiotry nerve VIII
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sound waves -deformation of Reissner's and Basilar's membranes
-if hair bent in 1 direction, hyperpolarize
-in other direction, depolarize
-apex of hair exposed to endolymph
-base of hair exposed to perilymph
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hair cells -inner: 3500
905 innervation
sound transduction

-outer: 16500
10% innervation
alter characteristics of basilar membrane
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cochlear duct -inside cochlea
-contain 100s organ of Corti for signal transduction
-tetorial membrane
-hair cells (20,000)
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membraneous labyrinth -filled with endolymph
-high K+
-3 parts: cochler duct, semicircular ducts, utricle/saccule
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vestibule -perilymph
-contain utricle and saccule
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semicircular canals -perilymph
-contain semicircular ducts
-connect to the utricl at their bases
-orietned at right angles
-horzontal, posterior, superior
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helicotremma: long basilar membrane; low tension; low frequency sound
-connects 2 ducts at end of cochlea
-small tip
-if stuff goes to the helicotremma, it's low frequency b/c ong soundwaves
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-scala tympani (w/ round window) (basilar membrane b/c base on bottom) 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:06:48 GMT view revision history
-scala vestibuli (w/ oval window) (Reissner's membrane) 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:06:48 GMT view revision history
cochlea -perilymph (fluid)
-uncoiled, teh cochlea can be seen as 3 long, fluid-filled channels:
-scala vestibuli (w/ oval window) (Reissner's membrane)
-scala tympani (w/ round window) (basilar membrane b/c base on bottom)
-both membranes deform w/ sound waves
-base: shorter basilar membrane; high tension; high frequency sound
helicotremma: long basilar membrane; low tension; low frequency sound
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osseous labyrinth -contains cochlea, semicircular canals, vestibule 0 mcs5109 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:06:48 GMT view revision history
Osseous Labyrinth -bony canals
-filled with parilymph (similar to CSF, also extracellular fluid)
-contains cochlea, semicircular canals, vastibule
-also contains membraneous labyrinth
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inner ear -ennervated by cranial nerve VIII
-osseous and membraneous labyrinths
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stapedius -pulls stapes away from oval window
-protects ear from loud sounds
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tensor tympani muscle -pulls malleus away from tympanic membrane
-protects ear from loud sounds
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round window -separates fluid-filled cochlea from air-filled middle ear 0 mcs5109 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:05:17 GMT view revision history
oval window -attached to stapes
-separates fluid-filled cochlea from air-filled middle ear
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stapes -stirrup
-attached to thin membrane that separates middle ear from inner ear
-attached to oval window
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incus -anvil
-middle bone
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malleus -hammer
-attached to tympanic membrane
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3 bones of middle ear -malleus
-incus
-stapes
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eustachian tube -pressure equalization
-normally collapsed to seal off middle ear
-opens transiently to allow ear pressure to equilibriate with atm pressure during chewing, swallowing, yawning
-cols/infections can close it up resulting in fluid buildup of middle ear (ear infection if bacteria get in)
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middle ear -malleus
-incus
-stapes
-tensor tympanic muslce
-stapedius
eustachian tubes
-oval window
-round window
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tympanic membrane -ear drum
-sound wave transducer
-seals ear canal
-thin membranous sheet of tissue
-separates external from middle ear
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ear canal or auditory canal -cartilage and bone
-sealed at internal end by tympanic membrane (ear drum)
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pinna -important accessory structure
-visible part of the ear
-directs sound waves to ear
-for localization of sound waves
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external ear -auricle or pinna
-ear canal
-tympanic membrane
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sound -frequency in Hz
-humans: 50-18,000 cycles/sec
-dogs: up to 20,000 cycles/sec
-bats: up to 100,000 cycles/sec
-loudness= intensity (amplitude) measured in decibels (log scale)
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ear -for hearing and equilibrium
-external, middle, and inner ear
-mechano and proprioreceptors
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photoreceptors sight 0 mcs5109 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:27:10 GMT view revision history
proprioreceptors -position of muscles, joints
-awareness of body movements and position in space
-close your eyes and raise your hand, you know your hand is raised
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thermoreceptors -temp 0 mcs5109 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:27:10 GMT view revision history
mechanoreceptors -touch, blood pressure, hearing, equilibrium
-respond to various forms of mechanical energy
-hearing, gravity, acceleration,
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chemoreceptors -taste, smell
-respond to chemical ligands that bind to the receptors
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receptor types -receptors in sensory system vary widely in complexity
-special senses have highly specialized receptors
-smell receptors= neurons
-other four are non-neuron receptors
-when activated, release neurotransmitter to initiate AP in sensory neuron

-chemo
-mechano
-thermo
-proprio
-photo
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visceroreceptors sensory info about internal environment (blood vessels and viscera, pain, thirst, hunger, pressure, nausea) 0 mcs5109 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:27:10 GMT view revision history
exteroreceptors sensory about external environment (hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch, temp, pain) 0 mcs5109 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:27:10 GMT view revision history

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