Independence of Location of Light Absorption and Discrete Wave Latency Distribution in Limulus Ventral Nerve Photoreceptors
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Discrete waves of depolarization evoked by dim pulses of light in dark-adapted ventral nerve photoreceptors in Limulus show fluctuation in their latency. To a resolution of 5-10 microm the latency distribution function appears to be independent of where in the receptor light is absorbed. Also, there is apparent local adaptation to bright light pulses.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of General Physiology
دوره 64 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974