The fine structure of the nervous system : neurons and their supporting cells / Alan Peters, Sanford L. Palay, Henry deF. Webster.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peters, Alan, 1929-

Contributor:

Palay, Sanford L.

Webster, Henry deF.

Louis B. Flexner Medical Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nervous system--Ultrastructure.

Nervous system.

Nervous System--ultrastructure.

Medical Subjects:

Nervous System--ultrastructure.

Physical Description:

xviii, 494 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 1991.

Summary:

This book represents the most complete and authoritative description on the fine structure of the nervous system available in a single volume. Beginning with background material on the neuron, the book then examines specific portions of the nerve cell, and of the various supporting cells. Structure is first described in a general fashion, followed by detailed coverage of the fine structure of each component, with full discussion of how the structural features relate to their functions. Extensively revised and rewritten, this book will bring readers up to date with the many important developments that have taken place since publication of the previous edition. It includes over 130 electron micrographs and line drawings, many of which are new to this edition.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Louis B. Flexner Medical Book Fund.

ISBN:

0195065719

OCLC:

22345690