Auxiliary spinal networks for signal focussing in the segmental stretch reflex system
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Biological Cybernetics
- Vol. 34 (3) , 125-135
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00336964
Abstract
In continuation of a previous paper, the auxiliary signal focussing properties of more complicated spinal neuronal networks are considered here. Special emphasis is put on the distributive function of the recurrent feedback system of α-motoeurones, but also the inhomogeneous distribution of excitatory and inhibitor input to motoneurones is taken into account as an essential prerequisite for signal focussing. Simple hypothetical calculations for steady-state conditions yield a more vivid insight into the interaction of the two types of neuronal circuitry contributing to signal focussing.This publication has 59 references indexed in Scilit:
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