Effects of Non-traumatic Noise and Conductive Hearing Loss on Auditory System Function. (21st May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lauer, Amanda M.; Dent, Micheal L.; Sun, Wei; Xu-Friedman, Matthew A.
• Is Part Of: Neuroscience. Volume 407(2019)
• Page Start: 182
• Page End: 191
• Publication Date: 2019-05-21
• Subjects: conductive hearing loss -- tinnitus -- audiogenic seizure -- synaptic physiology -- olivocochlear system; Neurochemistry -- Periodicals; Neurophysiology -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Neurochimie -- Périodiques; Neurophysiologie -- Périodiques; Neurochemistry; Neurophysiology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 612.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2019.01.020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4522

Abstract

Highlights: Hearing can be adversely affected by increases or decreases in acoustic activity. Behavioral studies in animals reveal diverse effects on multiple aspects of hearing. Physiological study of the auditory pathway has found several areas affected by abnormal activity. Some of these areas may underlie the behavioral changes, and thus may be useful therapeutic targets. Abstract: The effects of traumatic noise-exposure and deafening on auditory system function have received a great deal of attention. However, lower levels of noise as well as temporary conductive hearing loss also have consequences on auditory physiology and hearing. Here we review how abnormal acoustic experience at early ages affects the ascending and descending auditory pathways, as well as hearing behavior.