ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Molluscan extraocular photoreceptor
;
depolarizing photoresponse
;
decrease in K+ permeability
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary An identified neurone in theOnchidium abdominal ganglion responds to light with a depolarizing generator potential, so that this neurone functions as an extraocular photoreceptor. The light-evoked depolarizing response is produced by a selective decrease in K+ conductance.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01975892
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