BASIC-language software for simultaneous monitoring of blood glucose level and neuronal firing frequency

Physiol Behav. 1993 May;53(5):1021-3. doi: 10.1016/0031-9384(93)90285-n.

Abstract

We have designed software for an Apple II GS microcomputer allowing simultaneous on-line monitoring of blood glucose level and neuronal firing frequency in experimental rats. Blood glucose level in the carotid blood was continuously measured by a glucose analyzer and digitized through an A/D board. The firing rate of a brain neuron, recorded by a classical technique, was counted by a versatile interface adapter. Both parameters are graphically displayed on the screen. They can also be exported to another computer for off-line analysis. This software is adaptable to other experimental applications in electrophysiology, involving the monitoring of glycemia or other biological parameters.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism*
  • Evoked Potentials / physiology
  • Hypothalamic Area, Lateral / physiology*
  • Microcomputers*
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Online Systems / instrumentation*
  • Rats
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / physiology*
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • Software*

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • glucose receptor