3D-Simulation of Action Potential Propagation in a Squid Giant Axon
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Study of neurons plays a key role in the fields of basic and medical research aiming at the development of electrically active implants. The Fitzhugh-Nagumo equations are used to model and simulate the spike generation and propagation in a squid giant axon using Comsol Multiphysics® 3.5a Software. It is shown that the Fitzhugh-Nagumo equations allow for a geometrical explanation of important biological phenomena related to neuronal excitability and spike-generating mechanisms.
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