neurofysiologinen

Neurofysiologinen refers to the study of the function of the nervous system. It is a subdiscipline of physiology that focuses on the electrical and chemical signaling processes within neurons and the overall functioning of neural circuits and systems. Neurophysiology investigates how nerve cells communicate with each other, how sensory information is processed, how motor commands are generated, and how these processes give rise to behavior and consciousness.

This field employs a variety of techniques to study neural activity, including electrophysiology, which measures electrical potentials in neurons, and imaging techniques, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG), which assess brain activity. Neurophysiology seeks to understand phenomena like learning, memory, perception, and movement at a fundamental biological level. It bridges the gap between molecular and cellular biology and the complex phenomena of the mind and behavior. Research in neurofysiologinen contributes to understanding neurological disorders and developing potential treatments.