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Advan. Physiol. Edu. 33: 115-120, 2009; doi:10.1152/advan.90200.2008
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ADV PHYSIOL EDUC 33:115-120, 2009
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TEACHING IN THE LABORATORY

Laboratory experience for teaching sensory physiology

Ana L. Albarracín1, Fernando D. Farfán2 and Carmelo J. Felice2

1 Cátedra de Neurociencia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán 2 Laboratorio de Medios e Interfases, Departamento de Bioingeniería, Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas/Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Tecnología-Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina

Address for reprint requests and other correspondence: A. L. Albarracín, Cátedra de Neurociencia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán 4000, Argentina (e-mail: ana{at}fm.unt.edu.ar)

The major challenge in laboratory teaching is the application of abstract concepts in simple and direct practical lessons. However, students rarely have the opportunity to participate in a laboratory that combines practical learning with a realistic research experience. In the Bioengineering Department, we started an experiential laboratory physiology to teach graduated students some aspects of sensorial physiology and exposes them to laboratory skills in instrumentation and physiological measurements. Students were able to analyze and quantify the effects of activation of mechanoreceptors in multifiber afferent discharges using equipment that was not overly sophisticated. In consequence, this practical laboratory helps students to make connections with physiological concepts acquired in theoretical classes and to introduce them to electrophysiological research.

Key words: vibrissal system; mechanoreceptors; multifiber recordings; signal processing






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