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Generation of Field Potentials in the Brain
Author(s) -
Speckmann E.J.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
the journal of clinical pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.92
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1552-4604
pISSN - 0091-2700
DOI - 10.1177/009127009703700116
Subject(s) - neuroscience , brain function , field (mathematics) , local field potential , physics , biology , mathematics , pure mathematics
Neuronal function is closely correlated with bioelectrical signals. These electrical events can be detected as field potentials in the space surrounding cellular elements of the nervous system. The basic mechanisms underlying the generation of field potentials are described.