Microstimulation
Microstimulation (pronounced: mi-kro-stim-yuh-ley-shuhn) is a technique used in neuroscience to stimulate neural activity in specific areas of the brain or nervous system. This technique is often used in research to understand the function of specific brain regions or neural circuits.
Etymology
The term "microstimulation" is derived from the Greek word "micros" meaning small, and the Latin word "stimulare" meaning to goad or urge on. This reflects the technique's use of small electrical currents to stimulate neural activity.
Technique
Microstimulation involves the use of a microelectrode to deliver small electrical currents to specific areas of the brain or nervous system. This can be used to activate or inhibit neural activity, allowing researchers to study the effects of these changes on behavior or other neural processes.
Applications
Microstimulation has a wide range of applications in neuroscience research. It can be used to study the function of specific brain regions, to map neural circuits, or to understand the role of specific types of neurons in behavior or cognition. In addition, microstimulation has potential therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease or epilepsy.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Microelectrode: A small electrode used to record electrical activity from single neurons.
- Neural circuit: A network of neurons that work together to perform a specific function.
- Parkinson's disease: A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microstimulation
- Wikipedia's article - Microstimulation
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