Nerves

Synopsis

Explains the mechanisms that control the operation of human nerves, including the formation and propagation of action potentials, the action of voltage activated ion gates and ligand activated ion gates, the transmission of nerve signals across synapses, and the role of neurotransmitters, agonists, antagonists, and second messengers. Shows research techniques, such as micro-electrode techniques for studying brain slices and patch clamp techniques for studying single neurons, used in the study of nervous disorders including Parkinson’s disease.

Series

Biology: Form and Function, Course S203

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Biology; Medical sciences

Keywords

nerves; neuroanatomy; neurophysiology

Credits

Producer

Barrie Whatley

Cast

Peter Evans

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

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

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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