High-conductance state
High-conductance state
The High-conductance state (pronunciation: /haɪ kənˈdʌktəns steɪt/) is a term used in neuroscience to describe a state of a neuron when it is ready to fire an action potential. This state is characterized by a high level of neuronal activity, and it is often associated with the processing of information in the brain.
Etymology
The term "High-conductance state" is derived from the field of electrophysiology, where "conductance" refers to the ability of a material or a medium to conduct electricity. In this context, a "high-conductance state" refers to a state where a neuron has a high ability to conduct electrical signals.
Related Terms
- Action potential: The change in electrical potential associated with the passage of an impulse along the membrane of a muscle cell or nerve cell.
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Synapse: A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on High-conductance state
- Wikipedia's article - High-conductance state
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