The Human Nervous System: Structure and Function

Charles R. Noback,Norman L. Strominger,Robert J. Demarest,David A. Ruggiero

ISBN 10: 1588290409 / ISBN 13: 9781588290403

Editore: Humana Pr Inc, 2005

Riguardo questo articolo

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_397854229

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: The Human Nervous System: Structure and ...

Casa editrice: Humana Pr Inc

Data di pubblicazione: 2005

Legatura: paperback

Condizione: Good

Descrizione articolo

Riassunto:

Now in its sixth best-selling edition, The Human Nervous System: Structure and Function continues to combine clear prose with high quality tailor-made medical illustrations to achieve for neuroscientists and medical students a succinct explanation of the fundamental principles behind the organization, structure, and function of the human nervous system. The distinguished authors take advantage of the many recent advances in neurobiology and molecular biology to include new coverage of such critical discoveries as stem cells, apoptosis, the role of the amygdala in stress, and the significance of dendritic spines. Among the core topics given expanded treatments are pain and pain pathways, the visual system, development and growth of the nervous system, the chemical senses of smell and taste, and the limbic system. There is also fresh material on neuronal stem cells, the auditory and vestibular systems, neurotransmitters as the chemical messengers of certain brain circuits, the cerebellum, and lesions of the spinal nerves, spinal cord, and brainstem. The superb illustrations are designed to extract and visually highlight the essence of the neuroanatomical features embedded in the complexities of the nervous system, thereby allowing the reader to match the structures of the brain with conventional X-ray pictures, and CT, MRI, and PET scans.

Recensione:

"This is an excellent purchase for general medical libraries and neuroscience departments." - Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal