Term ID: T1561

Excitatory Cascade

/excitatory-cascade/
A sequence of neural activation where stimulation of one brain region leads to activation of connected regions, potentially resulting in amplified responses or widespread neural network activation.
Example: The spread of seizure activity through connected brain regions, or the cascade of reward system activation when anticipating pleasurable experiences.

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Reference: Kandel et al. (2000)