Neurochemistry of consciousness : neurotransmitters in mind /

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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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Perry, E. K. (Elaine K.), Ashton, Heather, Young, A. H. (Allan H.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2002.
Series:Advances in consciousness research ; v. 36.
Subjects:
Consciousness.
Neurotransmitters.
Neurochemistry.
Neurobehavioral disorders.
Consciousness > physiology
Neurotransmitter Agents > physiology
Consciousness
Neurotransmitter Agents
Neurochemistry
Consciousness > drug effects
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Neurocognitive Disorders.
Conscience.
Neurotransmetteurs.
Neurochimie.
Troubles neurocognitifs.
SCIENCE > Cognitive Science.
PSYCHOLOGY > Cognitive Psychology.
Neurobehavioral disorders
Neurotransmitters
Samfundsvidenskab > Psykologi.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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