THE HYPOTHESIS FOR THE INTERVAL CODE OF I NFORMATION IN THE NERVOUS-SYSTEM - PROS AND CONS

The present views are outlined on the principles of information code i n the nervous system. It is shown that the frequency modulation of the rhythmical neuronal activity alone is unable to provide the processin g and coding of the information necessary for cognitive activity. The fluctuation of the between-impulse intervals which has been revealed b y many authors is treated as a novel acquisition in the process of pro gressive evolution. The intervals and their various combinations as co de signals can ensure the information processes simultaneously in a gr eat number of neurons and synapses. The present state of neurophysiolo gy and information theory don't enable an alternative hypothesis to be advanced.