Regulation of Inner Ear Secretion and Transport Mechanism

The endocochlear potential is a positive voltage in the cochlear endolymphatic spaces. The maintence of the endocochlear potential is dependent on ions diffusion and the electrical barrier in,the stria vascularis .The regulation of inner-ear fluid ionic concentration is essential for maintence ofthe endocochlear potential. This involves ion transportation, concentration, osmolarity, volume and pressure