From Neuron to Brain: Cellular Approach to the Function of the Nervous System - Hardcover

Nicholls, John G.; Fuchs, Paul A.; Martin, A.Robert; Wallace, Bruce G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0878934391 ISBN 13: 9780878934393

Publisher: Sinauer Associates Inc.,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

In the 25 years since From Neuron to Brain was first published, the authors' aim has remained constant: to describe how nerve cells go about their business of transmitting signals, how the signals are put together, and how, out of this integration, higher functions emerge. The new Fourth Edition, while maintaining this focus, has been completely reformatted and updated.
Intended for use in upper-level undergraduate, graduate, psychology and medical school Neuroscience courses, From Neuron to Brain will be of interest to anyone, with or without a specialized background in biological sciences, who is curious about the workings of the nervous system. It presents a readable and coherent account of how cellular and molecular approaches can provide insights into the workings of the brain.

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An account of how cellular and molecular approaches can provide insights into the workings of the brain.

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Contents
PART I. INTRODUCTION

Principles of Signaling and Organization

PART II. SIGNALING IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Ion Channels and Signaling

Structure of Ion Channels

Transport across Cell Membranes

Ionic Basis of the Resting Potential

Ionic Basis of the Action Potential

Neurons as Conductors of Electricity

Properties and Functions of Neuroglial Cells

Principles of Direct Synaptic Transmission

Indirect Mechanisms of Synaptic Transmission

Transmitter Release

Synaptic Plasticity

Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry of Synaptic Transmission

Neurotransmitters in the Central Nervous System

PART III. INTEGRATIVE MECHANISMS

Cellular Mechanisms of Integration and Behavior in Leeches, Ants, and Bees

Autonomic Nervous System

Transduction of Mechanical and Chemical Stimuli

Processing of Somatosensory and Auditory Signals

Transduction and Signaling in the Retina

Analysis of Form in Primary Visual Cortex

Functional Architecture of the Visual Cortex

Cellular Mechanisms of Motor Control

PART IV. DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Development of the Nervous System

Denervation and Regeneration of Synaptic Connections

Critical Periods in Visual and Auditory Systems

PART V. CONCLUSION

Open Questions

About this edition

• Publisher: Sinauer Associates Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0878934391
• ISBN 13: 9780878934393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 580