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Development of the mouse vestibular system in the absence of gravity perception.
Brain research. Developmental brain research - 10 Jan 2003
Smith Michael, Yuan Wang Xiang, Wolgemuth Debra J, Murashov Alexander K
Abstract excerpt
The tilted mutant mouse, which lacks otoconia in the inner ear, was used to study development of the mouse vestibular system in the absence of gravity perception. Otoconia are dense particles composed of proteins and calcium carbonate crystals suspended in the gelatinous macular membrane. They enhance, and are largely responsible for, sensitivity to gravity. Morphometric analysis of the vestibular ganglion showed...
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