title: Generation of field potentials in the brain.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Physiology, University of Münster, Germany.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Speckmann
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D004594:Electrophysiology / Q000379:methods*; D005071:Evoked Potentials / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008564:Membrane Potentials / Q000502:physiology; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology*