Functional and Structural Changes in the Inner Ear and Cochlear Hair Cell Loss Induced by Hypergravity.

ABSTRACT: Gravitational changes have been shown to cause significant abnormalities in various body systems, including the cardiovascular, immune, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. While numerous studies have examined the response of the vestibular system to gravitational stimulation, research on functional changes in the peripheral inner ear remains limited. The inner ear comprises two closely related structures: the vestibule and cochlea. These components share similar structures and neural functions, highlighting the importance of investigating changes in auditory nerve cells in response to gravitational alterations. To address this gap, we studied the functional and structural changes in the inner ear following exposure to hypergravity stimuli. Our findings demonstrate changes in auditory

SUBMITTER: Choi JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765760 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature