Development of Auditory and Vestibular Systems

About this book

Development of Auditory and Vestibular Systems fourth edition presents a global and synthetic view of the main aspects of the development of the stato-acoustic system. Unique to this volume is the joint discussion of two sensory systems that, although close at the embryological stage, present divergences during development and later reveal conspicuous functional differences at the adult stage. This work covers the development of auditory receptors up to the central auditory system from several animal models, including humans. Coverage of the vestibular system, spanning amphibians to effects of altered gravity during development in different species, offers examples of the diversity and complexity of life at all levels, from genes through anatomical form and function to, ultimately, behavior.

The new edition of Development of Auditory and Vestibular Systems will continue to be an indispensable resource for beginning scientists in this area and experienced researchers alike.

Contents

Chapter 1. Early Development of the Vertebrate Inner Ear
Chapter 2. Development of the Auditory Organ (Johnston’s Organ) in Drosophila
Chapter 3. Zebrafish Inner Ear Development and Function
Chapter 4. Human Gene Discovery for Understanding Development of the Inner Ear and Hearing Loss
Chapter 5. Planar Cell Polarity in the Cochlea
Chapter 6. Functional Development of Hair Cells in the Mammalian Inner Ear
Chapter 7. Neuronal Circuitries During Inner Ear Development
Chapter 8. Recapitulating Inner Ear Development with Pluripotent Stem Cells: Biology and Translation
Chapter 9. Development of Mammalian Primary Sound Localization Circuits
Chapter 10. Development of Fundamental Aspects of Human Auditory Perception
Chapter 11. Developmental Plasticity of the Central Auditory System: Evidence from Deaf Children Fitted with Cochlear Implants
Chapter 12. Development of the Mammalian ‘Vestibular’ System: Evolution of Form to Detect Angular and Gravity Acceleration
Chapter 13. Development of the Statoacoustic System of Amphibians
Chapter 14. Development of the Central Vestibular System
Chapter 15. Functional Development of the Vestibular System: Sensorimotor Pathways for Stabilization of Gaze and Posture
Chapter 16. Development of Vestibular Systems in Altered Gravity

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