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Principles of neural science

Title
Principles of neural science / edited by Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell.
Publication
Norwalk, Conn. : Appleton & Lange, ©1991.

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Additional Authors
  • Kandel, Eric R.
  • Schwartz, James H. (James Harris), 1932-2006
  • Jessell, Thomas M.
Description
xliv, 1135 p. : ill. (some col.); 29 cm.
Subject
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Neuropsychology
  • Neurophysiology
  • Human behavior
  • Nervous system > Diseases
  • Neurochemistry
  • Neurons
  • Behavior
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Neurochemistry
  • Neurons
  • Neurophysiology
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Neurologie
  • Neurophysiologie
  • Comportement humain
  • Système nerveux > Maladies
  • Neurochimie
  • Neurones
  • human behavior
  • Nervous system > Diseases
  • Human behavior
  • Neuropsychology
  • Neurowetenschappen
  • neurologie > études diverses
  • neurophysiologie > études diverses
  • neurone > études diverses
  • système nerveux > études diverses
  • neurosciences > études diverses
  • neuropsychologie > études diverses
Note
  • Originally published: New York : Elsevier, c1991.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The Neurobiology of Behavior -- The Brain and Behavior -- Nerve Cells and Behavior -- Genes and Behavior -- Cell and Molecular Biology of the Neuron -- The Cytology of Neurons -- Synthesis and Trafficking of Neuronal Protein -- Ion Channels -- Membrane Potential -- Local Signaling: Passive Electrical Properties of the Neuron -- Propagated Signaling: The Action Potential -- Elementary Interactions Between Neurons: Synaptic Transmission -- Signaling at the Nerve-Muscle Synapse: Directly Gated Transmission -- Synaptic Integration -- Modulation of Synaptic Transmission: Second Messengers -- Transmitter Release -- Neurotransmitters -- Diseases of Chemical Transmission at the Nerve-Muscle Synapse: Myasthenia Gravis -- The Neural Basis of Cognition -- The Anatomical Organization of the Central Nervous System -- The Functional Organization of Perception and Movement -- Integration of Sensory and Motor Function: The Association Areas of the Cerebral Cortex and the Cognitive Capabilities of the Brain -- From Nerve Cells to Cognition: The Internal Cellular Representation Required for Perception and Action -- Perception -- Coding of Sensory Information -- The Bodily Senses -- Touch -- The Perception of Pain -- Constructing the Visual Image -- Visual Processing by the Retina -- Central Visual Pathways -- Perception of Motion, Depth, and Form -- Color Vision -- Hearing -- Sensory Transduction in the Ear -- Smell and Taste: The Chemical Senses -- Movement -- The Organization of Movement -- The Motor Unit and Muscle Action.
ISBN
  • 0838580343
  • 9780838580349
  • 0838580688
  • 9780838580684
LCCN
92055057
OCLC
  • ocm27216558
  • 27216558
  • SCSB-2004293
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library