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Some otological differences between pigmented and albino-type guinea pigs

Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ISSN: 0302-9530, Vol: 240, Issue: 3, Page: 271-275
1984
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Cochlear action potential thresholds across frequency (AP audiograms) and AP tuning curves were compared in albino (Dunkin-Hartley) guinea pigs and normal pigmented animals. AP audiograms were very similar; on average the albinos had AP thresholds 2-3 dB lower at 2 kHz and below compared with the pigmented guinea pig. AP tuning curves at 16 kHz were, on average, significantly less sharply tuned in the albino, but similar at 8, 4, and 2 kHz. Although we find only small differences in these measures of normal cochlear function, other evidence in the literature suggests that in auditory research the use of "albino" guinea pigs is best avoided. © 1984 Springer-Verlag.

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