The Cochlea
Author | : Peter Dallos |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 561 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461207573 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461207576 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Cochlea written by Peter Dallos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge about the structure and function of the inner ear is vital to an understanding of vertebrate hearing. This volume presents a detailed overview of the mammalian cochlea from its anatomy and physiology to its biophysics and biochemistry. The nine review chapters, written by internationally distinguished auditory researchers, provide a detailed and unified introduction to sound processing in the cochlea and the steps by which the ensuing signals are prepared for the central nervous system.