Afterdischarge

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Afterdischarge

the ability of neurons to rhythmically discharge impulses for a relatively long time after cessation of the stimulus. Usually, the stronger the stimulus and the longer its action on the receptors, the longer the afterdischarge. A short-term afterdischarge is produced by successive depolarization of the membrane of the neuron after prolonged rhythmic stimulation. A prolonged afterdischarge depends on the circulation of nerve impulses in the closed neuronal circuits of the reflex center.

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For each mouse, the amplitude of the pulses for stimulating BLA was set as 60 [micro]A (1 s train containing 60 Hz unidirectional pulses) at the first time and increased by 20 [micro]A every 10 min until the duration of the afterdischarge (AD) recorded in the BLA was longer than 5 s; then this stimulating amplitude was used in the further kindling process in this mouse.

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Additionally, due to the afterdischarge effect noted by Mandell, this pattern progressively increases the body's tolerance for higher levels of energy.