The study aimed to examine how different concentrations of alcohol in Ringer's solution affect the action potentials of frog sciatic nerves, focusing on recovery after exposure.
Ringer's solution with alcohol concentrations up to 4% showed minimal impact on nerve signals, whereas concentrations of 8% and above caused significant reductions in nerve signal amplitude and conduction speed.
Higher alcohol concentrations (16% and above) severely impaired the ability of nerves to generate action potentials and hindered recovery, with no recovery observed at 48% alcohol and higher levels.