Central pattern generator (CPG)

Layer 3 — Biologyin the systems-neuroscience subtree

Neural circuit producing rhythmic motor output (locomotion, breathing, swallowing) without sensory drive. Half-centre oscillator of reciprocal inhibition (Brown 1914) is the minimal motif; tuned by modulators (serotonin, dopamine).

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