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By
S. Sherman, State University of New York, Stony Brook, U.S.A.
Ray Guillery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, U.S.A.
Description
The thalamus is a group of cells placed centrally in the brain that serve a critical role in controlling how both sensory and motor signals
are passed from one part of the cerebral cortex to another. Essentially, all information reaching the cerebral cortex and thus consciousness
is relayed through the thalamus. The role of the thalamus in controlling the flow of information (such as visual, auditory, and motor)
to the cortex has only recently begun to be understood. This book provides an in-depth look at the function of the thalamus and its role
as relayer of information to the cerebral cortex. The authors explore how the thalamus controls messages that are passed to the cortex
and they introduce the novel suggestion that the thalamus serves a critical role in controlling how messages pass from one part of the
cortex to another. Exploring the Thalamus is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference for researchers. It discusses problems
concerning the function and structure of the thalamus and concludes each chapter with thought-provoking questions regarding future research.
Audience
Neuroscience researchers at all levels, graduate students, and neural-networkers
Contents
Preface.
Abbreviations Used.
Introduction.
The Nerve Cells of the Thalamus.
The Afferent Axons to the Thalamus.
Intrinsic Cell Properties.
Synaptic Properties.
Function of Burst and Tonic Response Modes in the Thalamocortical Relay.
Maps in the Brain.
Two Types of Thalamic
Relay.
Drivers and Modulators.
Overview.
Bibliography.
Index.
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Hardbound, 312 pages, publication date: NOV-2000
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-305460-9
ISBN-10: 0-12-305460-5
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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