Primary Auditory Neurons of the Mammalian Cochlea

• Preface.- Connecting the Inner Ear to the Central Auditory System: Molecular Development and Characteristics of the Primary Auditory Neurons and Their Network.- Early Development of the Spiral Ganglion.- Neurotrophic Factor Function during Ear Development: Expression Changes Define Critical Phases for Neuronal Viability.- The Electrophysiological Signature of Spiral Ganglion Neurons.- The Ribbon Synapse Between Type I Spiral Ganglion Neurons and Inner Hair Cells.- Central Projections of Spiral Ganglion Neurons.- The Spiral Ganglion in an Out-of-Body Experience: a Brief History of In Vitro Studies of the Spiral Ganglion.- Loss, Degeneration, and Preservation of the Spiral Ganglion Neurons and Their Processes.- Stem Cells for the Replacement of Auditory Neurons.

“This is an excellent monograph in the auditory series about spiral ganglion cells and their loss, degeneration, regrowth, and synaptic to systems physiology. … the book is useful for neurophysiologists, hearng researchers, neuroanatomists, students, fellows, and other investigators.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, April, 2016)