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Phenomena of ionic currents in cells
Authors: Ventouras, Errikos-Chaim
Reviewer: Spyropoulos, Vasileios
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Abstract:
This chapter analyzes the biological phenomena responsible for the generation of bioelectrical signals, which are subsequently measured by related devices. It discusses the function of electrically excitable cells, such as nerve and muscle cells. The phenomena of transmembrane ionic flow and the operation of various ion channels in membranes are examined, including voltage-gated channels as well as passive/non-gated channels responsible for the resting potential. The mechanism of action potential generation, the propagation of the nerve impulse along the axon, and the transmission of information from one neuron to another via synapses are explained. Finally, the significance of excitatory post-synaptic potentials (EPSPs) and inhibitory post-synaptic potentials (IPSPs) is analyzed.
Technical Editors: Stavroulakis, Peter
Type: Chapter
Creation Date: 2015
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/gr
Handle http://hdl.handle.net/11419/1833
Bibliographic Reference: Ventouras, E. (2015). Phenomena of ionic currents in cells [Chapter]. In Ventouras, E. 2015. In-vivo diagnostic technology - Bioelectric signal extraction devices [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://hdl.handle.net/11419/1833
Language: Greek
Consists of: 1. Διάδοση του δυναμικού δράσης κατά μήκος του άξονα – πορεία νευρικής ώσης
Is Part of: In-vivo diagnostic technology - Bioelectric signal extraction devices
Number of pages 11
Publication Origin: Kallipos, Open Academic Editions