Why the study?
Does functional blocking of the spinal cord alter the resting membrane potential of motoneurons in cats?
Does functional blocking of the spinal cord alter the resting membrane potential of motoneurons in cats?
Spinal shock is associated with hyperpolarization of motoneurons, likely due to the removal of random synaptic bombardment from cephalad regions.
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Cord block hyperpolarizes feline motoneurons; leaves open whether this mechanism drives spinal shock or informs human therapy.
Barnes et al. (1962) studied this question.
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