Complete instrument set consisting of neuron unit, operating unit, computer interface, measureAPP software for data acquisition and analysis, and diverse cables and adapters
With the instrument set multiple experiments covering the topic "nerve cell" can be performed
Optional and simple upgrade available to perform additional experiments about nerve cell interactions and neuronal networks
Technical Specifications
Operating unit:
Output channels which generate "muscle and sense signals"
Serves as supply power to operate up to 4 neuron units
Neuron unit:
Simulates a generalised nerve cell with an apical dendrite and its synaptic contacts, a cell body (soma) and a nerve fibre (axon) with myelin sheathes and a Ranvier's ring
The dendrite comprises exciting, inhibiting, presynaptic and Hebbian synapses marked by corresponding colours of the sockets
The axons end in presynaptic buttons
These are represented together with a part of the afferent fibre providing the signal
The connection between the efferent axon of a neuron unit or the stimulus output socket of the operating unit and a synapse is established by means of a white cable inserted into the desired synapse socket
The yellow sockets serve for the derivation of the state of excitement of the simulated neuron
They are connected to a computer interface
The action potentials can be made audible with the aid of the integrated acoustic monitor
The turning knob "S" serves for setting the "firing threshold" of the neuron
Other:
All cables and adapters necessary for the experimental set-ups
