Integrative Functions in the Mammalian Auditory Pathway

Introduction.- Summary of Ascending and Descending Auditory Pathways Form the Cochlea.- Biophysical Specializations for Encoding Timing in Brainstem Auditory Nuclei.- Detection of Interaural Time and Intensity Differences for Localization in the Binaural Pathways Through the Brainstem.- The Encoding of Spectral Distortions for Localization in Elevation in the Dorsal Cochlear Nucleus and Inferior Colliculus.- Ascending Pathways Through Monaural Brainstem Nuclei and their Possible Role in Pattern Recognition of Natural Sounds.- Convergence of Brainstem Pathways in the Inferior Colliculus.- Sound Localization by the Auditory Cortex.- Feature Detection by the Auditory Cortex.