The acousticolateral system plays an important role in the biological activity of vertebrates. It includes the organ of Corty, the vestibular and otolith apparatus, lateral-line organs and electroreceptors. Throughout the acousticolateral system, the sensory receptors are hair cells. Provided here is a comprehensive overview of current research on synaptic transmission in sensory hair cells. Morphological characteristics are presented and data on the properties and selectivity of various ionic channels are given. The mechanisms of neurotransmitter release from hair cells and the postsynaptic responses of afferent fibres are described and the role of excitatory amino acids is analyzed.
- ISBN10 3540561862
- ISBN13 9783540561866
- Publish Date 27 July 1993
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 February 2015
- Publish Country DE
- Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
- Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 202
- Language English