kochleární

Kochleární refers to the cochlea, a spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that contains the organ of Corti, which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations. It is essential for hearing. The cochlea is filled with fluid and has a complex structure that allows it to differentiate between different frequencies of sound. Sound waves entering the ear are transmitted through the middle ear to the oval window, which then causes vibrations in the cochlear fluid. These vibrations stimulate hair cells within the organ of Corti, which convert mechanical energy into electrical signals. These signals are then sent to the brain via the auditory nerve, where they are interpreted as sound. Damage to the cochlea can result in hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound. Various conditions can affect the cochlea, including age-related hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss, and genetic factors. Medical interventions like cochlear implants can help restore a degree of hearing for individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss by bypassing the damaged parts of the cochlea and directly stimulating the auditory nerve.