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Evoked responses in auditory cortex of the sloth (Bradypus tridactylus)

The auditory cortex of the sloth was studied through evoked responses method with demonstration of two active areas beneath the supra-sylvian grouve. In A-I the latency of the beginning of the surface positive wave range from 19 to 25 ms, predominantly 20 ms, and in A-II, range from 27 to 35 ms, predominantly 30 ms. With deep barbiturate narcosis a long latency responses (65-110 ms for the beginning of the surface positive wave) was observed spreading over the anterior pole cortex. Interaction of a continuous sound with the evoked responses in A-I was also investigated. Evoked responses in A-I cortex could be obtained after 25 minutes of asphyxia produced by obstruction of the trachea.


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