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THE HUMAN BRAIN
The Human Brain
An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
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Sixth Edition

By
John Nolte, PhD, Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ

Description
Already known as the reference of choice for expert coverage on the structure and function of the human brain and the nervous system, Nolte?s The Human Brain continues to impress with essential updates throughout this new edition. It includes a new chapter on formation, modification, and repair of connections, with coverage of learning and memory, as well as the coming revolution of ways to fix damaged nervous systems, trophic factors, stem cells, and more. 550 full-color illustrations?more than 650 in all?support the text and depict every nuance of brain function. But, best of all, your purchase now includes access to the entire contents online, including all of the book?s illustrations, video clips, and additional software, plus many other exclusive features at www.studentconsult.com.

Audience
1st and 2nd year medical students; Faculty

Contents
1. Introduction to the Nervous System

2. Development of the Nervous System

3. Gross Anatomy and General Organization of the Central Nervous System

4. Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

5. Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid

6. Blood Supply of the Brain

7. Electrical Signaling by Neurons

8. Synaptic Transmissions Between Neurons

9. Sensory Receptors and the Peripheral Nervous System

10. Spinal Cord

11. Organization of the Brain Stem

12. Cranial Nerves and their Nuclei

13. The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell

14. Hearing and Balance: The Eighth Cranial Nerve

15. Atlas of the Human Brainstem

16. The Thalmus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and From the Cerebral Cortex

17. The Visual System

18. Overview of Motor System

19. Basal Ganglia

20. Cerebellum

21. Control of Eye Movements

22. Cerebral Cortex

23. Drives, Emotions, and Memories: The Hypothalmus and Limbic System

24. Formation, Modification and Repair of Connections

25. Atlas of the human Forebrain

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 736 pages, publication date: JUL-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04131-7
ISBN-10: 0-323-04131-0
Imprint: MOSBY


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