Question

When you hold the frequency on the stimulator constant at 1 pulse per second, what is the frequency of AP you generate in the sciatic nerve? (how many APs are generate in neurons found in sciatic?) (I'm not sure if the question is as easy as it sounds or if I'm missing something. Nothing in my prelab would suggest that what I've said is wrong, so I'm not sure. Due Tuesday February 23rd.)

Answer 1

When the frequency on the stimulator is set to 1 pulse per second, 1 action potential is generated in the neurons found in the sciatic nerve.

Step-by-step explanation:

The frequency of action potentials generated in neurons found in the sciatic nerve depends on the constant frequency of stimulation provided by the stimulator. When the frequency on the stimulator is held constant at 1 pulse per second, it means that the sciatic nerve will generate 1 action potential per second. So, in this case, 1 action potential is generated in the neurons found in the sciatic nerve.