Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a branch of biology concerned with the study of the nervous system, the brain and the links between brain activities and behaviors.

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Orientation selectivity

Biology; Neuroscience

Aproperty of many neurons in visual cortex in which they respond to edges presented over a narrow range of orientations.

Disinhibition

Biology; Neuroscience

Arrangement of inhibitory and excitatory cells in a circuit that generates excitation by the transient inhibition of a tonically active inhibitory neuron.

Circle of Willis

Biology; Neuroscience

Arterial anastomosis on the ventral aspect of the midbrain; connects the posterior and anterior cerebral circulation.

Production aphasia

Biology; Neuroscience

Aphasia that derives from cortical damage to those centres concerned with the motor aspects of speech.

Fovea

Biology; Neuroscience

Area of the retina specialised for high acuity in the centre of the macula; contains a high density of cones and few rods.

Prefrontal cortex

Biology; Neuroscience

Cortical regions in the frontal lobe that are anterior to the primary and association motor cortices; thought to be involved in planning complex cognitive behaviours and in the expression of ...