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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101118689313

ISBN-139781118689318

eBay Product ID (ePID)201596327

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

Publication NameNeurobiology for Dummies

LanguageEnglish

SubjectNeuroscience, Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology

Publication Year2014

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation, Science, Medical

AuthorFrank Amthor

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight27 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2013-954238

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal612.8

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Neurobiology 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Neurobiology 7 Chapter 2: Building Neurons from Molecules 23 Chapter 3: Gating the Membrane: Ion Channels and Membrane Potentials 47 Chapter 4: Sending Signals: Chemical Release and Electrical Activation 67 Part II: Neuroanatomy: Organizing the Nervous System 83 Chapter 5: Movement Basics: Muscles and Motor Neurons 85 Chapter 6: The Spinal Cord and the Autonomic Nervous System 101 Chapter 7: The Busy Brain: Brainstem, Limbic System, Hypothalamus, and Reticular Formation 123 Chapter 8: Generating Behavior: Basal Ganglia, Thalamus, Motor Cor tex, and Frontal Cor tex 145 Chapter 9: Topping It Off: The Neocortex 159 Part III: Perceiving the World, Thinking, Learning, and Remembering 183 Chapter 10: Looking at Vision and Hearing 185 Chapter 11: Feeling, Smelling, and Tasting 211 Chapter 12: Memory and Learning 233 Chapter 13: The Frontal Lobes and Executive Brain 253 Chapter 14: Language, Intelligence, Emotions, and Consciousness 265 Part IV: Developmental, Neurological, and Mental Disorders and Treatments 283 Chapter 15: Developing the Brain and Nervous System 285 Chapter 16: Movement Disorders 309 Chapter 17: Brain Dysfunction and Mental Illness 325 Chapter 18: Making Better Brains 341 Part V: The Part of Tens 355 Chapter 19: The Ten Most Important Brain Circuits 357 Chapter 20: Ten Technologies Revolutionizing Brain Science 365 Index 373

SynopsisLearn to: Get a handle on neuroanatomy Navigate neurological disorders and treatments Score high in your neurobiology class Understand neurological diseases The plain-English, easy-to-use guide to neurobiology Studying neurobiology and want an easy-to-use guide to the subject? This is the resource for you! The book covers the basics like the molecular mechanisms and anatomy of the nervous system and then moves on to more complex subjects like neurodevelopmental biology. The book s expert author delivers all this in an easy-to-read, fun guide to this complex subject! Get started dive into neurobiology with an introduction to the subject, along with some of the big questions that neurobiologists have the answers to Organize the nervous system get an overview of the human nervous system and understand what it has in common with the nervous system of other animals The science of perception find out how we perceive the world, think, learn, and remember with an in-depth treatment of these topics Disorders and treatments discover the various neurological disorders, the treatments for them, and the developments that are coming in the future All the extras explore the unique human traits that arise from our complex, well-developed nervous system Open the book and find: The essence of humans as intelligent life forms An overview of the human nervous system The unique nervous system traits that make us human Discussion of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer s disease Easy-to-read explanations for neurobiology students A complete overview of nervous system anatomy The lowdown on the mechanisms of the nervous system, The approachable, comprehensive guide to neurobiology Neurobiology rolls the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system into one complex area of study. Neurobiology For Dummies breaks down the specifics of the topic in a fun, easy-to-understand manner., The approachable, comprehensive guide to neurobiology Neurobiology rolls the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system into one complex area of study. Neurobiology For Dummies breaks down the specifics of the topic in a fun, easy-to-understand manner. The book is perfect for students in a variety of scientific fields ranging from neuroscience and biology to pharmacology, health science, and more. With a complete overview of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the nervous system, this complete resource makes short work of the ins and outs of neurobiology so you can understand the details quickly. Dive into this fascinating guide to an even more fascinating subject, which takes a step-by-step approach that naturally builds an understanding of how the nervous system ties into the very essence of human beings, and what that means for those working and studying in the field of neuroscience. The book includes a complete introduction to the subject of neurobiology. Gives you an overview of the human nervous system, along with a discussion of how it's similar to that of other animals Discusses various neurological disorders, such as strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia Leads you through a point-by-point approach to describe the science of perception, including how we think, learn, and remember Neurobiology For Dummies is your key to mastering this complex topic, and will propel you to a greater understanding that can form the basis of your academic and career success.

LC Classification NumberQP355.2