Reticular Theory

Reticular Theory was an early scientific idea suggesting that the nervous system is a continuous, interconnected network of nerve fibers, like a web or net, without distinct individual cells. It proposed that neurons form a mesh through which signals travel seamlessly. However, with advancements in microscopy, scientists discovered that the nervous system is made up of separate, individual cells called neurons, each communicating through specialized connections. This understanding replaced Reticular Theory with the neuron doctrine, recognizing the discrete and complex structure of the nervous system.