Hodgkin–Huxley model
mathematical model describing how action potentials in neurons are initiated and propagated
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Hodgkin–Huxley model
Summary
Hodgkin–Huxley model is a mathematical model[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Hodgkin–Huxley model is credited with the discovery of Alan Lloyd Hodgkin[3].
- Hodgkin–Huxley model is credited with the discovery of Andrew Huxley[4].
- Hodgkin–Huxley model's instance of is recorded as mathematical model[5].
- Alan Lloyd Hodgkin is named after Hodgkin–Huxley model[6].
- Andrew Huxley is named after Hodgkin–Huxley model[7].
- Hodgkin–Huxley model's Commons category is recorded as Hodgkin-Huxley model[8].
- Hodgkin–Huxley model's uses is recorded as Hodgkin–Huxley equation[9].
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Designation and Status
Hodgkin–Huxley model's instance of is recorded as mathematical model[5].
History and Context
Things named after include Alan Lloyd Hodgkin[6], a biologist[10], 1914–1998[11], of United Kingdom[12], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[13], specialised in physiology[14] and Andrew Huxley[7], a neuroscientist[15], 1917–2012[16], of United Kingdom[17], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[18], specialised in physiology[19].
Why It Matters
Hodgkin–Huxley model has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]