From neuron to brain / John G. Nicholls ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nicholls, John G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neurophysiology.

Brain.

Neurons.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 621 pages, 93 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Sunderland, Mass. : Sinauer Associates, [2012]

Summary:

When the first edition hit the streets in 1976, there were few books or journals devoted to the nervous system, and subsequent editions have added new topics, more pages, and more authors to accommodate the growth of the science. The goal remains to explain to readers who may not have any background in biology how nerve cells transmit signals, how the signals are put together, and how higher functions emerge from this integration. The overall themes are electrical properties of neurons and glia, intercellular communication, integrative mechanisms, sensation and movement, and the development and regeneration of the nervous system. The work is highly and colorfully illustrated. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Introduction to the nervous system. Principles of signaling and organization ; Signaling in the visual system ; Functional architecture of the visual cortex

Electrical properties of neurons and glia. Ion channels and signaling ; Structure of ion channels ; Ionic basis of the resting potential ; Ionic basis of the action potential ; Electrical signaling in neurons ; Ion transport across cell membranes ; Properties and functions of neuroglial cells

Intercellular communication. Mechanisms of direct synaptic transmission ; Indirect mechanisms of synaptic transmission ; Release of neurotransmitters ; Neurotransmitters in the central nervous system ; Transmitter synthesis, transport, storage, and inactivation ; Synaptic plasticity

Integrative mechanisms. Autonomic nervous system ; Cellular mechanisms of behavior in ants, bees, and leeches

Sensation and movement. Sensory transduction ; Transduction and transmission in the retina ; Touch, pain, and texture sensation ; Auditory and vestibular sensation ; Constructing perception ; Circuits controlling reflexes, respiration, and coordinated movements

Development and regeneration of the nervous system. Development of the nervous system ; Critical periods in sensory systems ; Regeneration of synaptic connections after injury

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780878936090

0878936092

OCLC:

754186785