Quote by: Charles Scott Sherrington

Further study of central nervous action, however, finds central inhibition too extensive and ubiquitous to make it likely that it is confined solely to the taxis of antagonistic muscles.


Author Bio


  • NameCharles Scott Sherrington
  • DescriptionEnglish neurophysiologist and Nobel Prize recipient
  • BornNovember 27, 1857
  • DiedMarch 4, 1952
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPhysician; Neuroscientist
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Knight Grand Cross Of The Order Of The British Empire; Copley Medal; Royal Medal