Electrodes

Definition

Electrodes are small devices that are implanted in the brain to record the activity of individual neurons or groups of neurons. They can help researchers study neural firing patterns and connectivity.

Related terms

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons where information is transmitted.

Action Potential:

A brief electrical charge that travels down an axon, resulting in neuron communication.