Electrophysiological characteristics of the Mauthner cell of the weakly electric fish Gymnotus carapo

M. Borde; A. E. Pereda; F. R. Morales

doi:10.1016/0006-8993(91)91447-9

Electrophysiological characteristics of the Mauthner cell of the weakly electric fish Gymnotus carapo

M. Borde, A. E. Pereda, F. R. Morales

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Abstract

The Mauthner cell (M-cell) of the 'weakly electric fish' Gymnotus carapo was investigated with electrophysiological techniques. The antidromic action potential, the recurrent inhibitory input and the posterior VIIIth nerve excitatory input in this cell exhibited characteristics similar to those described in the goldfish. In addition, we found an excitatory input evoked by spinal stimulation at intensities subthreshold for M-cell axons.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	145-148
Number of pages	4
Journal	Brain research
Volume	567
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-8993(91)91447-9
State	Published - Dec 13 1991
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Electric fish
Mauthner neuron
Synaptic input

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General Neuroscience
Molecular Biology
Clinical Neurology
Developmental Biology

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