Live Human Brain Functioning

Definition

The study and understanding of how the brain functions in a living human being, including processes like perception, cognition, and emotion.

Related terms

Neuroimaging: The use of techniques such as MRI or fMRI to create images that show brain structure and activity.

Electroencephalography (EEG): A method that records electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp, providing real-time information about brain functioning.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS):

A non-invasive technique that uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific regions of the brain and study their effects on behavior.