Hörrinde

The Hörrinde, also known as the auditory cortex, is a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information. It is located in the temporal lobe of the brain, specifically within Heschl's gyri and the surrounding areas. The primary auditory cortex (A1) receives direct input from the cochlea via the auditory pathway. From A1, information is further processed in secondary and association auditory areas, which are involved in more complex aspects of sound perception such as pitch, loudness, and the identification of sound sources.

The auditory cortex is organized tonotopically, meaning that different areas respond to different frequencies of sound. Neurons in the primary auditory cortex are arranged in a map where adjacent neurons respond to similar frequencies. This organization is crucial for the brain's ability to discriminate between various pitches. Damage to the auditory cortex can lead to various forms of auditory processing deficits, including difficulties in recognizing sounds, understanding speech, or even complete deafness in the affected ear, depending on the extent of the damage. The auditory cortex plays a vital role in our ability to hear, interpret, and react to the sounds in our environment.