Nerve Physiology

Synopsis

A computer simulation of experiments which can be performed on the frog sciatic nerve to illustrate the important properties of nerves. The program provides an alternative to the use of live animals in teaching. The program is menu-driven and produces high-resolution simulations of nerve compound action potentials (using actual experimental data) which are displayed on the monitor screen and from which students can take measurements. Each experiment is prefaced by introductory text, and instructions and student assignments are included. Experiments include stimulus-voltage response relationships, refractory period, conduction velocity, effects of temperature and effects of local anaesthetics.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disk. PC (DOS and Windows) or Apple Macintosh (separate versions)

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £120.00 (inclusive) - Mac and PC DOS 1996 sale: £150.00 (inclusive) - PC Windows

Documentation

Accompanying manual and tutor’s guide.

Uses

A-level biology/human biology students in sixth form and technical colleges.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

frogs; laboratory experiments; nerves; physiology - animal

Credits

Writer

David Dewhurst; Megan Quentin-Baxter; Sally Johnstone; Tony Meehan

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

PAVIC Productions

Sponsor

Name

Sheffield City Polytechnic, Department of Biological Science

Distributor

Name

Sheffield BioScience Programs

Web

http://www.sheffbp.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

0131-662 8225

Fax

0131-662 8225

Address

Flat 1, Salisbury Heights
31 Salisbury Road
Edinburgh EH16 5AA