1. A computational neural model that incorporates both intrinsic dynamics and sensory feedback in the Aplysia feeding network.
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Li Y, Webster-Wood VA, Gill JP, Sutton GP, Chiel HJ, and Quinn RD
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- Animals, Computer Simulation, Neurons physiology, Nerve Net physiology, Biomechanical Phenomena, Neural Networks, Computer, Aplysia physiology, Feeding Behavior physiology, Feedback, Sensory physiology, Models, Neurological
- Abstract
Studying the nervous system underlying animal motor control can shed light on how animals can adapt flexibly to a changing environment. We focus on the neural basis of feeding control in Aplysia californica. Using the Synthetic Nervous System framework, we developed a model of Aplysia feeding neural circuitry that balances neurophysiological plausibility and computational complexity. The circuitry includes neurons, synapses, and feedback pathways identified in existing literature. We organized the neurons into three layers and five subnetworks according to their functional roles. Simulation results demonstrate that the circuitry model can capture the intrinsic dynamics at neuronal and network levels. When combined with a simplified peripheral biomechanical model, it is sufficient to mediate three animal-like feeding behaviors (biting, swallowing, and rejection). The kinematic, dynamic, and neural responses of the model also share similar features with animal data. These results emphasize the functional roles of sensory feedback during feeding., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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