Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology (pronounced: /ˌnʊəroʊˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/) is a branch of physiology and neuroscience that is concerned with the study of the functioning of the nervous system. The discipline applies the principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to understand how millions of neurons in the brain and peripheral nerves interact to produce behavior and regulate the body's internal environment.
Etymology
The term "neurophysiology" is derived from the Greek words neuron meaning "nerve", physio meaning "nature", and logia meaning "study of". Thus, neurophysiology is the study of the nature of nerves.
Related Terms
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Nervous System: The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Central Nervous System: The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord.
- Peripheral Nervous System: The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurophysiology
- Wikipedia's article - Neurophysiology
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