This lab is very cool, we will be isolating the sciatic nerve to observe refractory periods and conduction velocity.
Toad Muscle and Nerve Dissection Guide
Please review the podcasts and notes from when we discussed nerves in class.
Look for discussion of Neuron Structure and Compound Action Potentials in the Synapses and Signal Propagation podcast at around 24:00.
Look for discussion of Refractory period in the Neurons podcast at around 23:00.