Latenssiaika
Latenssiaika, or latent period, refers to the interval between the application of a stimulus and the observable response in biological systems, particularly in the context of muscle physiology, neural activity, and certain chemical reactions. The term originates from the Latin *latens*, meaning "hidden" or "concealed," reflecting the phase where no immediate reaction is visible despite ongoing preparatory processes.
In muscle physiology, the latent period is the brief delay between the arrival of a nerve impulse
Neurophysiologically, latent periods can also appear in synaptic transmission, where neurotransmitters are released but the postsynaptic
The duration of latent periods can be influenced by physiological and environmental conditions, such as temperature,