Table Of ContentChapter1 Neuroscience: Past, Present, and Future Chapter2 Neurons and Glia Chapter3 The Neuronal Membrane at Rest Chapter4 The Action Potential Chapter5 Synaptic Transmission Chapter6 Neurotransmitter Systems Chapter7 The Structure of the Nervous System Chapter8 The Chemical Senses Chapter9 The Eye Chapter10 The Central Visual System Chapter11 The Auditory and Vestibular Systems Chapter12 The Somatic Sensory System Chapter13 Spinal Control of Movement Chapter14 Brain Control of Movement Chapter15 Chemical Control of the Brain and Behavior Chapter16 Motivation Chapter17 Sex and the Brain Chapter18 Brain Mechanisms of Emotion Chapter19 Brain Rhythms and Sleep Chapter20 Language Chapter21 The Resting Brain, Attention, and Consciousness Chapter22 Mental Illness Chapter23 Wiring the Brain Chapter24 Memory Systems Chapter25 Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisAcclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4e takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors' passion for the dynamic field of neuroscience is evident on every page, engaging students and helping them master the material. In just a few years, the field of neuroscience has been transformed by exciting new technologies and an explosion of knowledge about the brain. The human genome has been sequenced, sophisticated new methods have been developed for genetic engineering, and new methods have been introduced to enable visualization and stimulation of specific types of nerve cells and connections in the brain. The new Fourth Edition has been fully updated to reflect these and other rapid advances in the field, while honoring its commitment to be student-friendly with striking new illustrations, additional animations, and an unparalleled array of online resources., Acclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4e takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors' passion for the dynamic field of neuroscience is evident on every page, engaging students and helping them master the material.In just a few years, the field of neuroscience has been transformed by exciting new technologies and an explosion of knowledge about the brain. The human genome has been sequenced, sophisticated new methods have been developed for genetic engineering, and new methods have been introduced to enable visualization and stimulation of specific types of nerve cells and connections in the brain. The new Fourth Edition has been fully updated to reflect these and other rapid advances in the field, while honoring its commitment to be student-friendly with striking new illustrations, additional animations, and an unparalleled array of online resources.
LC Classification NumberQP355.2