Potentials, spikes and power estimation
Chapter 4.1
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Chapter 4.1
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Read the introduction to Chapter 4.1
Recap with Khan Academy's anatomy of a neuron:
Read the following overview of the neuron's structure and function: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/human-biology/neuron-nervous-system/a/overview-of-neuron-structure-and-function
Read Chapter 4.1.1
Read the following overview of the membrane potential: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/human-biology/neuron-nervous-system/a/the-membrane-potential
Read Chapter 4.1.2
Watch Khan Academy's tutorial on the action potential:
Read Chapter 4.1.3
Watch Khan Academy's tutorial on saltatory conduction in neurons:
Read chapter 4.1.4
Watch Khan Academy's tutorial on neuronal synapses:
Read the following overview about the synapse: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/human-biology/neuron-nervous-system/a/the-synapse
Read Chapter 4.2