N100 (neuroscience)

N100 is a fancy word that scientists use to talk about how our brains respond to sounds that we hear. When we hear a sound, like a beep or a chirp, our brains send electrical signals to different parts of our brains to help us understand what we are hearing. The N100 is a special signal that tells us when we first start hearing a sound.

Imagine that you are in a quiet room and you suddenly hear a loud noise, like a firecracker. Your brain quickly sends electrical signals to your ears to help you process what you just heard. The N100 is like a part of that signal that tells your brain, "Hey! There's a new sound here!"

Scientists use fancy machines to measure these electrical signals that our brains send out. By studying the N100, they can learn more about how our brains process sound, which can help them understand things like hearing loss or speech disorders.

So, in summary, N100 is a special signal in our brains that helps us process new sounds that we hear. Scientists study it to learn more about how our brains work when we listen to things.