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PLASTICITY IN THE ADULT CENTRAL AUDITORY SYSTEM

Dexter R F Irvine, James B Fallon, Marc R Kamke

    Acoustics Australia
    |June 19, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary

    The adult central auditory system shows significant plasticity, adapting neural responses and organization due to hearing loss or altered frequency importance. This neuroplasticity may explain improvements seen in cochlear implant users post-surgery.

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