1991Acta Oto-LaryngologicaRequires access

Mechanisms of Caloric Stimulation of the Pigeon's Vestibular System

Hubert A. Spoelstra, Hero P. Wit, H. M. Segenhout

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Bárány's thermal convection theory was questioned after the observation of caloric nystagmus in space under microgravity conditions. Our study was undertaken to gain more insight into the mechanisms that play a role during caloric stimulation of the vestibular system.

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Bárány's thermal convection theory was questioned after the observation of caloric nystagmus in space under microgravity conditions. Our study was undertaken to gain more insight into the mechanisms that play a role during caloric stimulation of the vestibular system.

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Bárány's thermal convection theory was questioned after the observation of caloric nystagmus in space under microgravity conditions. Our study was undertaken to gain more insight into the mechanisms that play a role during caloric stimulation of the vestibular system.

Key concepts: Caloric theory, Vestibular system, Stimulation, Nystagmus, Audiology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology

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