A stimulating microelectrode was used to apply an inward current to a uniform cylindrical axon (cable). The changes in membrane potential of 20 mV and 5 mV were measured at distances of 0.5 mm and 2 mm respectively, from the stimulation site. a. Determine what hyperpolarization would have been at the stimulation site? b. Determine the space constant.
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