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A neuron can respond to periodic inhibitory input with a variety of co
mplex behaviors, periodic and aperiodic. We present a succession of mo
dels to test hypotheses for mechanisms underlying complex behavior gen
eration. Model comparison using non-linear dynamics techniques indicat
es that long-duration IPSP aftereffects and spiking behavior are neces
sary for most of the basic response properties, though not sufficient
for some of their more subtle aspects.