Neurobiology: Molecules, Cells and Systems, 2nd Edition

by Gary G. Matthews (SUNY at Stony Brook)

• ISBN13: 9780632044962
• ISBN10: 0632044969
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Visit the Neurobiology Website at:www.blackwellpublishing.com/matthewsAs the second edition of a very successful neurobiology book, this text covers a range from molecules to systems, and uses various systems to illustrate each major concept. In addition to the text, this title offers a companion website, which features animations of difficult concepts, online assignments and practice exams, as well as all text figures in an easy to download format. Four colour throughout. New chapter on hypothalamic function with focus on circadian rhythms. More clinical correlation. Improved illustration quality and quantity. Comprehensive text with excellent coverage of subjects from molecules to systems. Use of systems to illustrate each major concept.

Table of Contents

Preface	xix
Part I: Introduction to Neurobiology	1	(36)
A Preview of Neurobiology	2	(18)
Organization of Nervous Systems	20	(17)
Part II: Cellular Aspects of Neurobiology	37	(100)
Origin of Membrane Potential	39	(27)
Mechanism of Nerve Action Potential	66	(26)
Synaptic Transmission at the Neuromuscular Junction	92	(22)
Synaptic Transmission in the Central Nervous System	114	(23)
Part III: Motor Control Systems	137	(144)
Neural Control of Muscle Contraction	138	(26)
Spinal Cord Mechanisms	164	(24)
Brain Motor Mechanisms	188	(22)
Sensorimotor Integration	210	(26)
The Autonomic Nervous System	236	(23)
The Hypothalamus	259	(22)
Part IV: Sensory Systems	281	(146)
An Overview of Sensory Systems	282	(16)
The Somatic Senses	298	(20)
The Visual System: Retina	318	(34)
The Visual System: Higher Visual Processing	352	(27)
Hearing and Other Vibration Senses	379	(23)
Chemical Senses	402	(25)
Part V: Neuronal Plasticity and Higher Cortical Function	427	(85)
Neural Development	430	(35)
Synaptic Plasticity	465	(31)
Language and Cognition	496	(16)
Advanced Topic 1: Derivations of the Nernst and Goldman Equations	512	(6)
Advanced Topic 2: Electrical Properties of Cells	518	(7)
Advanced Topic 3: Analysis of Ion Channel Gating	525	(14)
Glossary	539	(18)
Index	557