Neural Firing Patterns

Definition

Neural firing patterns refer to the electrical impulses generated by neurons when they communicate with each other. They reflect how information is transmitted and processed within the brain.

Related terms

Action Potential:

The brief electrical impulse that travels down an axon when a neuron is activated.

Synaptic Transmission:

The process by which neurons communicate through chemical signals across synapses.

Neuronal Oscillations: Rhythmic patterns of neural activity that can be observed at different frequencies using techniques like EEG.