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Abstract
Fast motility of outer hair cells (OHC) is thought to be based on a hydromechanic principle. In vitro, the function of OHCs can be disturbed by a change in the osmolarity of the culture medium. Whether changes in the serum osmolarity in vivo can also interfere with OHC motility has not been investigated as yet. Serum osmolarity of New Zealand White rabbits (n