Oscillatory Networks Based on the Half-Center Model are Unstable Unless

Question

Oscillatory networks based on the half-center model are unstable unless
A) there is a fatigue mechanism so that the first neuron that fires action potentials stops firing action potentials.
B) there is a stabilizing mechanism that helps the first neuron that depolarizes to remain depolarized.
C) there is a stabilizing mechanism so that the first neuron that fires action potentials keeps firing action potentials.
D) there is a fatigue mechanism so that the external command stimulation stops.

Accepted Answer

The half-center model requires a fatigue mechanism to ensure that the neuron that initially fires action potentials eventually stops, allowing the other neuron to take over and maintain the oscillatory pattern.