Located on the surface of the temporal lobes, the primary auditory cortex of each hemisphere processes input from the opposite ear. Cranial nerves, however, communicate with both hemispheres.

Here we propose an alternative model of functional segregation in the auditory cortex. Our model agrees that the ventral pathway is probably involved in perceiving auditory objects by extracting ...

If a breakdown occurs anywhere along this pathway, it is referred to as a conductive hearing loss. Certain types of ...

Animals, including humans, rely on multiple senses to navigate their environments and make decisions. This integration of ...

Lupus can cause hearing loss. This is often due to inflammation or immune responses affecting the inner ear. Symptoms can ...

Abnormal asymmetry in the frontal and temporal areas. Dysfunctional, underdeveloped or overdeveloped connections between auditory and motor regions in the brain. Music making and intensive musical ...