UCL Neuroscience
UCL Neuroscience
UCL Neuroscience (pronounced: yoo-see-el noor-oh-sigh-ens) is a research domain that focuses on the study of the nervous system and its related functions. It is a part of University College London (UCL), a public research university located in London, United Kingdom.
Etymology
The term 'UCL Neuroscience' is derived from the name of the institution, University College London (UCL), and the scientific field of study, Neuroscience. The term 'Neuroscience' itself is a combination of 'neuro', from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve', and 'science', from the Latin word 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neurobiology: The study of cells of the nervous system and the organization of these cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior.
- Neuropsychology: The study of the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific psychological processes and behaviors.
- Neurophysiology: The study of the functioning of the nervous system, often using physiological techniques such as stimulation with electrodes.
- Neurochemistry: The study of neurochemicals, including neurotransmitters and other molecules such as psychopharmaceuticals and neuropeptides, that influence the function of neurons.
See Also
- Brain: The organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals.
- Nervous System: The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on UCL Neuroscience
- Wikipedia's article - UCL Neuroscience
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