Effects of General Anesthesia on Gap Junction Communication and Neural Circuit Oscillation Patterns in the Hippocampus

Authors

Jacob Blickenstaff, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jeffrey Edwards, Brigham Young University

Keywords

general anesthesia, gap junction communication, neural circuit oscillation, hippocampus

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Gap junctions play a critical role in controlling the rhythmic patterns of electrical oscillations in the brain, particularly in the hippocampus. These ion channels which connect neighboring cells allow electrical signals to be conducted rapidly and in a synchronized manner over a localized area.

Recommended Citation

Blickenstaff, Jacob and Edwards, Dr. Jeffrey (2013) "Effects of General Anesthesia on Gap Junction Communication and Neural Circuit Oscillation Patterns in the Hippocampus," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1473.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1473