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I. Basics. Electrophysiology is the study of cell electrical activity resulting from ion channel function. Electrolyte composition of the cell. Fundamental laws. Nernst's equation: E r = RT/F ln [C o /C i ] Driving force = E m - E r Ohm's law: V = R x I.
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I. Basics Electrophysiology is the study of cell electrical activity resulting from ion channel function.
Fundamental laws • Nernst's equation: Er = RT/F ln [Co/Ci] • Driving force = Em - Er • Ohm's law: V = R x I
A simplified view of cell-cell communication • Ligand-gated channels code for input • Voltage-gated channels code for output
Selective antagonism of GABA responses in the cuneate nucleus of the anesthetized rat
III. From channels to behavior The thalamocortical augmented response (AR)