To understand the structure of the cochlear nerve, it's best to start with the anatomy of the ear ... ganglion project sound signals to tiny hair cells also located within the cochlea.

The cochlear nerve, also known as part of the vestibulocochlear or auditory nerve, is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, ...

The presence of two types of hair cells, the inner and outer hair cells, in the organ of Corti was appreciated nearly a 100 years ago but the function of the two has only become clear in the last 20 ...

People undergoing chemotherapy will notice different levels of hair regrowth. The speed of regrowth and thickness of your new hair will depend on various factors, including the individual, the drug ...

"We developed high-spatial-resolution ultrahigh-field 7T functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods for functional mapping of the foveolar visual cortex in awake monkeys." To study how ...

hair structure from Cuticle and Cortex to Micro-fibril, Macro-fibril, and Alpha-keratin. hair structure from Cuticle and Cortex to Micro-fibril, Macro-fibril, and Alpha-keratin. anatomy of hair shaft.

I have fine hair, and it’s hard not to burn with envy when a friend tells me they only have to wash their hair “once a week or so.” As I have smaller, less porous strands of hair (which ...

During learning and development, the level of synaptic input received by cortical neurons may change dramatically. Given a limited range of possible firing rates, how do neurons maintain ...

Feb. 20, 2024 — The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may ...

Hair loss is one uncommon side effect of some antidepressant medications that isn’t well understood by scientists. Antidepressants are medications medical professionals use to treat mental ...

Healthy hair, nails, and skin require sufficient nutrients, including vitamins A, D, and E. While these are commonly found in a balanced diet, some people — such as those with specific dietary ...