The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy - Brossura

Nolte, John

 
9780815189114: The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy

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The Human Brain is a core introductory neuroanatomy text describing the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. Renown for its clear writing, convenient layout, and engaging style, the text has been successful in providing students with a "user-friendly" resource in what is traditionally a difficult subject area. As with previous editions, content is restricted to major concepts and facts, without overburdening students with extraneous detail. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, providing a logical progression of the subject matter. New terms and concepts are explained as they are introduced, allowing students to progress in knowledge without having to refer to other portions of the text, or other sources. The fourth edition will see an emphasis on including relevant information on neurophysiology. Features: * User-friendly design - readable, concise, and clear * Stresses major concepts and structure-function relationships without extraneous detail * Layout enables students to grasp the relevant information quickly via numerous and well-labeled colour illustrations, tables and summary boxes * Chapters have been broken into smaller, more discrete, more manageable chapters to give students a better handle on the topic * Contains the latest information on neurotransmitters and neuromodulators throughout * Case studies provide students with practical information relevant to patient care * New terms are in bold and are defined in a glossary * New! Four colour design

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Contenuti

1 Introduction to the Nervous System 2 Development of the Nervous System 3 Gross Anatomy and General Organization of the Central Nervous System 4 Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord 5 Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid 6 Blood Supply of the Brain 7 Electrical Signaling by Neurons 8 Synaptic Transmission Between Neurons 9 Sensory Receptors and Peripheral Nervous System 10 Spinal Cord 11 Organization of the Brainstem 12 Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclei 13 The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell 14 Hearing and Balance: The Eighth Cranial Nerve 15 Atlas of the Human Brainstem 16 The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and from the Cerebral Cortex 17 The Visual System 18 Overview of Motor Systems 19 Basal Ganglia 20 Cerebellum 21 Control of Eye Movements 22 Cerebral Cortex 23 Drives, Emotions, and Memories: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System 24 Atlas of the Human Forebrain Index

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Book by Nolte John

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