Some kind of neurons show a tonically active behavior in absence of stimulation, either by firing action potentials or releasing neurotransmitter (e.g. inhibitory Off-cells from rostral-ventromedial medulla and photoreceptors). Can the current spiking neuron models (e.g. Hodgkin & Huxley, Izhikevich, FitzHugh-Nagumo, ...) be used to model this particular kind of neuron?
Dear Erick Arguello,
think you that these models are insufficient?
Please explain me the problem in the use of these models.
Hi Adnéne
Most of Neuron models are capable of show spiking behavior, but only as a consequence of external stimuli (e.g., a current injection). In other words. no current injection, no spikes. I need to model a tonically-active neuron by finding a neuron model that can 1) show spiking behavior in absence of stimulation, and 2) cease activity when a stimulus is applied.
Thank you in advance for all your support with this regard!
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