Neural Activity

Definition

Neural activity refers to electrical impulses generated by neurons as they communicate with each other. It involves complex patterns of firing and signaling within the brain.

Related terms

Action Potential:

An electrical impulse that travels along a neuron's axon, allowing for communication between neurons.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released and received.

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons.