Development of endolymph during maturation of the mammalian inner ear. A preliminary report.
The development of the elemental composition in the endolymphatic space was investigated during embryologic and early post natal maturation of the CBA/CBA mouse. At birth the elemental distribution was similar in the endo- and perilymphatic spaces. Mature composition of endolymph was reached 6--8 days post partum. The maturation of endolymph corresponded well in time with the morphological maturation of the stria vascularis.
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000196:embryology*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000378:metabolism; D004710:Endolymph / Q000502:physiology*; D004711:Endolymphatic Duct / Q000196:embryology; D004712:Endolymphatic Sac / Q000196:embryology; D005260:Female; D007761:Labyrinthine Fluids / Q000502:physiology*; D051379:Mice; D008808:Mice, Inbred CBA; D011247:Pregnancy
D004573:Electrolytes