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Factors determining the variation of the afterhyperpolarization duration in cat lumbar alpha-motoneurones. 1985

B Gustafsson, and M J Pinter

The duration of the afterhyperpolarization (AHP) in cat spinal alpha-motoneurones varies systematically with motoneurone type, being shorter in motoneurones projecting to fast-contracting muscle units. Recent experiments have shown that the AHP duration is correlated with the amount of sag found in the voltage response to injected constant current pulses. Using a model of the sag process, the present study shows that this correlation is likely to be causal to a substantial extent. Short AHP durations in fast motoneurones may thus be as much, or more, a consequence of a more developed sag process than of faster kinetics of the K conductance process underlying the AHP. This notion is also supported by the experimental observation of a decreased amount of sag and a prolonged AHP duration after axotomy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008959 Models, Neurological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of the neurological system, processes or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Neurologic Models,Model, Neurological,Neurologic Model,Neurological Model,Neurological Models,Model, Neurologic,Models, Neurologic
D009046 Motor Neurons Neurons which activate MUSCLE CELLS. Neurons, Motor,Alpha Motorneurons,Motoneurons,Motor Neurons, Alpha,Neurons, Alpha Motor,Alpha Motor Neuron,Alpha Motor Neurons,Alpha Motorneuron,Motoneuron,Motor Neuron,Motor Neuron, Alpha,Motorneuron, Alpha,Motorneurons, Alpha,Neuron, Alpha Motor,Neuron, Motor
D002415 Cats The domestic cat, Felis catus, of the carnivore family FELIDAE, comprising over 30 different breeds. The domestic cat is descended primarily from the wild cat of Africa and extreme southwestern Asia. Though probably present in towns in Palestine as long ago as 7000 years, actual domestication occurred in Egypt about 4000 years ago. (From Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th ed, p801) Felis catus,Felis domesticus,Domestic Cats,Felis domestica,Felis sylvestris catus,Cat,Cat, Domestic,Cats, Domestic,Domestic Cat
D003201 Computers Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Calculators, Programmable,Computer Hardware,Computers, Digital,Hardware, Computer,Calculator, Programmable,Computer,Computer, Digital,Digital Computer,Digital Computers,Programmable Calculator,Programmable Calculators
D000200 Action Potentials Abrupt changes in the membrane potential that sweep along the CELL MEMBRANE of excitable cells in response to excitation stimuli. Spike Potentials,Nerve Impulses,Action Potential,Impulse, Nerve,Impulses, Nerve,Nerve Impulse,Potential, Action,Potential, Spike,Potentials, Action,Potentials, Spike,Spike Potential
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000870 Anterior Horn Cells MOTOR NEURONS in the anterior (ventral) horn of the SPINAL CORD which project to SKELETAL MUSCLES. Anterior Horn Neurons,Neurons, Anterior Horn,Neurons, Ventral Horn,Ventral Horn Cells,Ventral Horn Neurons,Anterior Horn Cell,Anterior Horn Neuron,Cell, Anterior Horn,Cell, Ventral Horn,Cells, Anterior Horn,Cells, Ventral Horn,Neuron, Anterior Horn,Neuron, Ventral Horn,Ventral Horn Cell,Ventral Horn Neuron
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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