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This chapter begins with some basic electrical properties of biological cells and then examines the function of a special class of cells that have electrically excitable membranes. It shows how these properties are organized for sensory and muscle function. This information will help explain how externally applied currents can modify or interfere with normal function.
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1For background material, see Kandel et al. (1991); Ruch et al. (1968); Stein (1980); and Plonsey (1969).
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Reilly, J.P. (1998). Electrical Principles of Nerve and Muscle Function. In: Applied Bioelectricity. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1664-3_3
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