Voltage‐Gated Na+ Channel Activation Induces Both Action Potentials in Utricular Hair Cells and Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor Release in the Rat Utricle During a Restricted Period of Development

Abstract
The mammalian utricular sensory receptors are commonly believed to be non-spiking cells with electrical activity limited to graded membrane potential changes. Here we provide evidence that during the...