Squid Axon

Synopsis

A computer simulation of the isolated giant axon of the squid to investigate the biophysical properties of nerve. Describes the preparation, apparatus used to record the resting potential of the axon and the techniques of current and voltage clamping. May be used to investigate the resting and action potential. Students may design experimental protocols that allow them to perform current clamp and voltage clamp experiments. Results are derived from widely accepted algorithms and displayed on a simulated oscilloscope screen.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disk. PC DOS version only.

Year of production

1989

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £120.00 (inclusive) multi-user

Documentation

Accompanying user’s manual and tutor’s notes.

Uses

2nd- and 3rd-year undergraduate physiology.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

biophysics; laboratory experiments; nerves; physiology - animal; squid giant axon

Credits

Writer

Alan Williams; David Dewhurst; Euan Brown

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Price

£120.00

Availability

Sale

Year

2014

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