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In models of the brain, synapses have been compared to variable switches, and the brain to a computer containing such switches. However, the analogy falters in several areas. First, neurons and their synapses are too complicated to be considered simple switches. Neurons must integrate information from thousands of synapses by using analog functions such dendritic morphology, slow wave potentials, branch point conductances and others.
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In models of the brain, synapses have been compared to variable switches, and the brain to a computer containing such switches. However, the analogy falters in several areas. First, neurons and their synapses are too complicated to be considered simple switches. Neurons must integrate information from thousands of synapses by using analog functions such dendritic morphology, slow wave potentials, branch point conductances and others.
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In models of the brain, synapses have been compared to variable switches, and the