ABSTRACT
The central auditory system can modulate afferent input through an extensive corticofugal pathway, projecting its fibers from the cortex to the cochlea. This chapter introduces the reader to the auditory efferent system, covering its anatomical, physiological, and functional aspects. We also provide an overview of the available assessment tools, addressing the latest news on this issue and discussing clinical implications of the efferent pathways on human hearing.
