Quote by: Charles Scott Sherrington

That a strong stimulus to such an afferent nerve, exciting most or all of its fibres, should in regard to a given muscle develop inhibition and excitation concurrently is not surprising.


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