Peripheral auditory system Flashcards
1
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Cochlear nucleus (in the medulla)
A
auditory nerve projects to the cochlear nucleus in the medulla and sends peripheral information to the brain
2
Q
Superior olivary complex
A
combines signals from both ears (kind of optic chiasm) MSO and LSO for location is done here too
3
Q
Nucleus of lateral lemiscus
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not important, goes further to colliculi (is for guided movement, is in brainstem)
4
Q
Inferior colliculi
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bulbes in medulla, sent info to the medial genucilate complex (the LGN of the auditory system)
5
Q
A1
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primary auditory area A2 is secondary. The more complex as it goes up. Also tonotopic organisation in A1
6
Q
Medial geniculate nucleus
A
LGN of the auditory system, Key station on the way to cortex. Sends it to the A1
