Friday, 24 January 2020

neuroscience - Can a single axon propagate multiple simultaneous action potentials?


I have not been able to locate any research that indicates whether a single axon of a neuron or nerve cell can conduct multiple simultaneous (i.e. spatially separate) action potentials. I am aware that in many neurons refractory periods would preclude this possibility, however in some cases delays along axons are large enough.


Is this the case? Can you point me to any citations supporting your answer?




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