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Explore the intricacies of nerve physiology in this comprehensive 23-minute video lecture. Delve into subthreshold stimulus, local response, and electrotonic potentials, including catelectrotonus and anelectrotonus. Learn about the differences between absolute and relative refractory periods, and understand the all-or-none law. Examine factors affecting nerve excitability, accommodation, and nerve energy. Gain insights into action potentials versus local responses, and analyze the pros and cons of various physiological processes in nerve function.