Title :
Model of the action potential in a peripheral nerve. A control dynamic approach
Author :
Simois, Francisco J. ; Roa, Laura M.
Author_Institution :
Seville Univ., Spain
fDate :
29 Oct-1 Nov 1998
Abstract :
A new technique for the generation of the action potential (AP) in a peripheral nerve is described. Commonly, efforts have been dedicated to the imitation of the typical form of such an AP with mathematical functions, However, in this work we present a structural control model which tries to represent the causes of the AP. The maximum simplicity is pursued in order to facilitate its implementation into a circuit, so only the sodium, potassium and calcium conductances are included. This model also presents the property of subthreshold stimuli. The developed model is validated by the use of some adequate simulations
Keywords :
biocontrol; bioelectric potentials; biomembrane transport; neurophysiology; physiological models; action potential model; calcium conductances; cellular membrane; control dynamic approach; peripheral nerve; potassium conductances; sodium conductances; structural control model; subthreshold stimuli; Biomembranes; Calcium; Capacitors; Circuit simulation; Control system synthesis; Electronic mail; Knowledge engineering; Mathematical model; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1998. Proceedings of the 20th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5164-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1998.746120