The effect of the extracellular potassium concentration [Ko+] on the membrane and action potentials of Arion subfuscus subesophageal ganglion has been investigated. 2. An increase in [Ko+] depolarizes cellular membrane as in many other preparations. 3. A ten-fold change in [Ko+] results in a 29.4 mV change in the resting potential. 4. A modified constant field equation account for the behaviour of the resting potentials that differ considerably from the Nernst equation. 5. Mean values of internal potassium concentration [Ki+] and PNa/PK were determined. 6. Changes in frequency and shape of action potentials of spontaneous discharging neurons were observed when exposed to a high [Ko+].
Potassium effect on the electrophysiological properties of the giant nerve cell bodies of Arion subfuscus (gastropoda:pulmonata) / G. Monticelli. - In: COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. A. COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY. - ISSN 0300-9629. - 63:4(1979), pp. 485-488.
Titolo: | Potassium effect on the electrophysiological properties of the giant nerve cell bodies of Arion subfuscus (gastropoda:pulmonata) |
Autori: | MONTICELLI, GIANLUIGI (Primo) |
Parole Chiave: | extracellular potassium; membrane potential; action potential; Arion; Arion subfuscus; subesophageal ganglion; rhythmic activity; neuron; constant field equation |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore BIO/09 - Fisiologia |
Data di pubblicazione: | 1979 |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0300-9629(79)90178-6 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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