ON THE EFFECTS OF POLARIZATION OF NERVE FIBERS BY EXTRINSIC ACTION POTENTIALS

Abstract

Experiments on nerve action potentials as recorded by the cathode ray oscillograph show that the action current from active fibers is without demonstrable effect on the irritability or conductivity of adjacent similar inactive fibers in the same nerve. Max. mono-phasic action currents affect the irritability of a 2nd nerve only when led through the cut end or cut branches.