The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Behavior - Brossura

Schulkin, Jay

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521459850 ISBN 13: 9780521459853

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Riassunto

This text discusses the important role of steroids and neuropeptides in the regulation of behavior. The guiding principle behind the discussion is the concept of using good model animal systems to help us to understand how hormones influence the brain. The book emphasizes that steroids, and peptides or neuropeptides affect behavior by acting directly on the brain, and that common neural circuits underlie a variety of different central motive states. The first chapter focuses on developmental periods and sexually dimorphic behaviors; the second discusses sodium and water appetite, and ingestion; the third deals with appetite, food selection and ingestion. The fourth chapter examines how hormones influence parental behavior; the fifth is on fear and stress. The last chapter deals with biological clocks and endogenous rhythms. Senior undergraduate and graduate students in neuroscience, endocrinology, and physiology will find this text a useful guide to the role of hormones in behavior.

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Recensione:

' ... a very well-written overview of selected topics and important concepts in behavioral neuroendocrinology ... useful for teaching undergraduate and graduate students, but also for those interested in a brief overview of this fascinating area of research.' Charles E. Roselli, Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Descrizione del libro:

This text discusses the important role of steroids and neuropeptides in the regulation of behavior. Chapters focus on developmental periods and sexually dimorphic behaviors; sodium and water appetite, and ingestion; food selection and appetite; parental behavior; and fear and stress. The last chapter deals with biological clocks.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0521459850
• ISBN 13: 9780521459853
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 334