Question 1.1 The transmembrane potential is measured at two points along a nerve axons (-5 cm and 5 cm). Sketch the measured transmembrane potential waveform for the following scenarios (assume a reasonable conduction velocity but justify your assumptions): a) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm b) A stimulus is provided at 40 cm c) A stimulus is provided at 0 cm d) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm and 40 cm simultaneously e) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm, 40 cm, and 0 cm simultaneously For each scenario sketch Vm1 and V on the same axes. m2 m2 -40 cm 40 cm -5 cm 5 сm

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The transmembrane potential is measured at two points along a nerve axons (-5 cm and 5
cm). Sketch the measured transmembrane potential waveform for the following scenarios
(assume a reasonable conduction velocity but justify your assumptions):
a) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm
b) A stimulus is provided at 40 cm
c) A stimulus is provided at 0 cm
d) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm and 40 cm simultaneously
e) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm, 40 cm, and 0 cm simultaneously
For each scenario sketch V and Vm2 on the same axes.
m1
Vm1
m2
-40 cm
40 cm
-5 сm
5 сm
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1.1 The transmembrane potential is measured at two points along a nerve axons (-5 cm and 5 cm). Sketch the measured transmembrane potential waveform for the following scenarios (assume a reasonable conduction velocity but justify your assumptions): a) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm b) A stimulus is provided at 40 cm c) A stimulus is provided at 0 cm d) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm and 40 cm simultaneously e) A stimulus is provided at -40 cm, 40 cm, and 0 cm simultaneously For each scenario sketch V and Vm2 on the same axes. m1 Vm1 m2 -40 cm 40 cm -5 сm 5 сm
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