Neuron Doctrine

The Neuron Doctrine is a fundamental idea in neuroscience stating that the brain is made up of individual nerve cells called neurons, which are the basic units of communication. Each neuron is a separate entity, with its own cell body, and connects to others through specialized junctions called synapses. This concept shifted the view from the idea of a continuous network to a system of distinct cells working together. It explains how information is processed and transmitted in the brain, forming the foundation for understanding neural function and the architecture of the nervous system.