Electrophysiology

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Electrophysiology is a branch of physiology that studies the electrical characteristics of biological cells and tissues. It involves measurements of voltage changes or electric current, or the operation on various scales from single ion channel proteins to whole organs like the heart. In neuroscience, it involves measurements of the electrical activity of neurons, especially action potential activity. Recordings of large-scale electric signals from the nervous system, such as electroencephalography, may also be called electrophysiological recordings. They are useful for electrodiagnosis and monitoring.