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Analysis of nonlinear physiological systems with single or multiple spike inputs and analogue or spike outputs

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This paper outlines an extension of Krausz' (1975) approach to nonlinear analysis of physiological systems with random impulse train inputs. This extension concerns multiple (here two) inputs and spike train outputs in addition to analogue outputs. The respective theoretical formula are given, and the approach is illustrated by experimental data relating to the nonlinear interaction of cat motor units activated with random pulse trains. As outputs are considered muscle tension (as an example for an analogue signal) and discharge frequency of a Ia fibre (as an example for a spike output).

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  1. W. Koehler

    Present address: Neurologische Klinik, Liebermeisterstrasse 18-20, D-7400, Tübingen, Federal Republic of Germany

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  1. Abteilung Neuro- und Sinnesphysiologie, Zentrum Physiologie und Pathophysiologie der Universität, Göttingen, Federal Republic of Germany

    U. Windhorst, U. Niemann & W. Koehler

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Windhorst, U., Niemann, U. & Koehler, W. Analysis of nonlinear physiological systems with single or multiple spike inputs and analogue or spike outputs. Biol. Cybern. 48, 159–163 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00318083

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