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The value of K+ activity in the endolymphatic sac of guinea pigs in vivo, measured with ion-sensitive microelectrodes, was 16.7±5.1 (N = 20) mval.
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Supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. We are grateful to Mrs. Seeck for helpful technical assistance
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Miyamoto, H., Morgenstern, C. Potassium level in endolymphatic sac of guinea pigs in vivo. Arch Otorhinolaryngol 222, 77–78 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00456341
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00456341