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Neurochemistry of consciousness : neurotransmitters in mind /

This pioneering book explores in depth the role of neurotransmitters in conscious awareness. The central aim is to identify common neural denominators of conscious awareness, informed by the neurochemistry of natural, drug induced and pathological states of consciousness. Chemicals such as acetylcho...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Perry, E. K. (Elaine K.), Ashton, Heather, Young, A. H. (Allan H.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2002.
Colección:Advances in consciousness research ; v. 36.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Neurochemistry of Consciousness; Editorial page; Title page; LCC Data; Table of contents; Foreword; Preface; Part I: Neurotransmitter Systems; Chapter 1: Neurotransmitter networks; Chapter 2: Cholinergic transmission; Part II: Natural Alterations of Consciousness; Chapter 3: Attention; Chapter 4: Memory; Chapter 5: Motivation; Chapter 6: Sleep; Chapter 7: Dreaming; Chapter 8: Dreaming; Part III: Drug-Induced Alterations in Consciousness; Chapter 9: General anesthetics; Chapter 10: Effects of drugs on sleep; Chapter 11: Neuroleptics; Chapter 12: Delirium and hallucinations.