Localisation Of Function (Noun)
Meaning
(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The localisation of function in the brain was a topic of much debate among physiologists in the 19th century.
- Studies on the localisation of function have shown that different areas of the cerebral cortex are responsible for specific motor and sensory functions.
- The discovery of the localisation of function in the nervous system revolutionised the field of neuroscience.
- Understanding the localisation of function is crucial for developing effective treatments for neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
- Research on the localisation of function has also shed light on the neural mechanisms underlying human behaviour and cognition.