The energy required transmitting one potential along the axon with capacitance and the minimum average power required for neurons.
Answer to Problem 54P
The energy required transmitting one potential along the axon with capacitance
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Capacitance of axon,
Number of neurons,
Transmission rate per second,
Voltage,
Formula used:
Write the expression to calculate the energy required to transmit one potential with axon.
Where,
Write the expression to calculate the minimum average power required for neurons.
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the values in equation (1).
Substitute the values in equation (2).
Conclusion:
Therefore, the energy required transmitting one potential along the axon with capacitance
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