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The brain : an introduction to functional neuroanatomy /

The authors of the most cited neuroscience publication, The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, have written this introductory textbook for neuroscience students. The text is clear and concise, and offers an excellent introduction to the essential concepts of neuroscience. Based on contemporary ne...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Watson, Charles, 1943-
Other Authors: Kirkcaldie, Matthew, Paxinos, George, 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic, 2010.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; The Brain: An introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy; Copyright Page; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Table of contents; Chapter 1: Nerve cells and synapses; Chapter 2: Central nervous system basics--the brain and spinal cord; Chapter 3: A map of the brain; Chapter 4: Peripheral nerves; Chapter 5: Command and control--the motor systems; Chapter 6: Gathering information--the sensory systems; Chapter 7: The human cerebral cortex; Chapter 8: Higher level functions-consciousness, learning, memory, and emotions.
  • Chapter 9: When things go wrong-brain disease and injuryChapter 10: The development of the brain and spinal cord; Chapter 11: Techniques for studying the brain; Appendix A: Voltages, potentials, and cell membranes; Appendix B; Appendix C; Supplementary reading; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.