An in vitro brainstem preparation preserving peripheral auditory function

J Neurosci Methods. 1991 Oct;39(3):217-23. doi: 10.1016/0165-0270(91)90100-e.

Abstract

We describe an in vitro preparation of the brainstem and auditory periphery of the turtle. Properties of cochlear nucleus units recorded from this preparation are consistent with studies of both behavioural responses and auditory nerve fibre activity. A modified preparation for in vitro HRP tracing is also described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Stimulation
  • Animals
  • Behavior, Animal / physiology
  • Brain Stem / physiology*
  • Cochlea / physiology*
  • Electrodes
  • Electrophysiology
  • Hearing / physiology*
  • Horseradish Peroxidase
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Peripheral Nerves / physiology*
  • Temperature
  • Turtles / physiology*
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve / cytology
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve / physiology

Substances

  • Horseradish Peroxidase