What is another word for cortical potential?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːtɪkə͡l pətˈɛnʃə͡l] (IPA) 
Cortical potential refers to the changes in electrical activity that occur in the outer layer of the brain, known as the cortex. There are several other synonyms for cortical potential including cortical activity, cortical response, neural activity and electroencephalogram (EEG). EEG is a term used to describe the measurement of electrical activity occurring in the brain. Cortical activity or response refers to the reaction of the brain's cortex to different stimuli and events. Neural activity is a more general term used to describe all the activity taking place within the nervous system, including the brain. Overall, these synonyms are interchangeable and are used to describe the electrical activity occurring within the cortex of the brain.
