Conduction of Impulses to Nerve Fibres Experiment Kit 

The Conduction of Impulses to Nerve Fibres Experiment Kit comprises a model for simulating the conduction of impulses along nerve fibres. Enabling experiments which are based on the property of iron to develop a protective oxide coating in acid solutions under specific conditions. This impressive analogical model is based on the reversibility of the process of passivation and the appearance of a reactivation along a long iron rod. The materials provided allow the students to use the model to demonstrate continuous and saltatory conduction as well as the principle of transmission of neurotransmitters.

Please note: The required chemicals (hydrogen peroxide, sulphuric acid, sodium chloride solution) are not included.

Experiment Topics

• Simulation of continuous conduction along non-myelinated axons
• Simulation of saltatory conduction by means of a model experiment
• Transmission of information by neurotransmitters

Contents

• 1 x  Acrylic trough
• 3 x Iron rods
• 1 x Zinc electrode
• 15 x Jackets for isolation of sections of the iron rod
• Sandpaper
• Detailed experimental instructions

Delivery Information

The Conduction of Impulses to Nerve Fibres Experiment Kit is usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days of ordering via UPS courier.

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