The wave that is believed to correspond to wave V in man is an appropriate indicator of auditory nerve excitability because it is not contaminated by nonauditory neurogenic responses to electrical stimulation. The responses to direct electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve could be distinguished from the electrophonic response by the steep input-output function and constant latency of the former. Myogenic responses are prominent unless a muscle relaxant is administered.
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