different behavior with different number of segments
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:07 pm
We're using a detailed model of a neuron to simulate magnetic fields. To accurately model magnetic fields, we need to measure the voltage at enough points to include all of the twists and turns of the dendrites. However, as I increase the number of segments, the neuron switches from firing a single spike in response to a current injection, to firing a burst. The switch occurs when I make the maximum length of each segment no longer than 6.75 microns.
I don't understand how the qualitative response could depend critically on the length of each segment.
Thanks,
Mark
I don't understand how the qualitative response could depend critically on the length of each segment.
Thanks,
Mark