This work introduces an approach to learning and teaching neuroscience. The molecular aspects of ionic channels (voltage and ligand-dependent channels) are explained from a functional view point and with an hypothesis-driven approach firmly based on experiments. Once each channel is explained, it is summed up to arrive at the explanation of the basic properties of excitable cells and secretory cells; action potentials, sensor receptor potentials, statistics of transmitter release and synaptic potentials. The building block ...
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This work introduces an approach to learning and teaching neuroscience. The molecular aspects of ionic channels (voltage and ligand-dependent channels) are explained from a functional view point and with an hypothesis-driven approach firmly based on experiments. Once each channel is explained, it is summed up to arrive at the explanation of the basic properties of excitable cells and secretory cells; action potentials, sensor receptor potentials, statistics of transmitter release and synaptic potentials. The building block apporach to illustrate the functions of neuronal plasma membrane also facilitates the explanation of more complex neuronal behaviours.
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