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Schematic drawing of the stria vascularis. Movement of K+ ions through the gap junctions and then into the endolymph by way of ion pumps is crucial. This structure is the part of the inner ear that provides the special chemical environment that allows the system to function. (Courtesy of Dr. David K. Ryugo, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia.)
