Design principles of sensory processing in cerebellum-like structures

Cerebellum-like structures are compared for two sensory systems: electrosensory and auditory. The electrosensory lateral line lobe of mormyrid electric fish is reviewedandtheneuralrepresentationofelectrosensoryobjectsin this structure is modeled and discussed. The dorsal cochlear nucleus in the auditory brainstem of mammals is reviewed and new data are presented that characterize the responses of neurons in this structure in the mouse. Similarities between the electrosensory and auditory cerebellum-like structures are shown, in particular adaptive processes that may reduce responses to predictable stimuli. We suggest that the differences in the types of sensory objects may drive the differences in the anatomical and physiological characteristics of these two cerebellum-like structures. Keywords Mormyrid

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2008
• Where: BC
• Authors: Patrick D. Roberts, Christine V. Portfors
• Keywords: Auditory Cerebellum-like Structures, BC 2008, Cerebellum-like Structures, Lateral Line Lobe