Central pattern generators
Abstract
Central pattern generators (CPGs) are relatively small, relatively autonomous groups of neurons (neural networks) that produce patterned, rhythmic neural outputs that drive rhythmic behaviours. In addition to generating boring behaviours like walking, CPGs are also responsible for dancing, chewing, swallowing, suckling, copulation and orgasm - all the things that make life worthwhile.
- Publication:
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Current Biology
- Pub Date:
- March 2000
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2000CBio...10.R176H