Popular for its highly visual and easy-to-follow approach, Nolte's The Human Brain helps demystify the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples and visual cues bring this extremely complicated subject to life and more understandable. Get the depth of coverage you need with discussions on all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience, giving you well-rounded coverage of this complex subject. Zero in on the key information you need to know with highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge. Develop a thorough, clinically relevant understanding through clinical examples providing a real-life perspective. Gain a greater understanding of every concept through a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text; 3-dimensional brain. Acquaint yourself with the very latest advancements in the field with many illustrations using the most current neuroimaging techniques, reflecting recent developments and changes in understanding. Keep up with the latest knowledge in neural plasticity including formation, modification, and repair of connections, with coverage of learning and memory, as well as the coming revolution in ways to fix damaged nervous systems, trophic factors, stem cells, and more. NEW! Gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with over 100 multiple choice questions that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams. Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.
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Preceded by: The human brain / John Nolte. 6th ed. c2009.
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 Transmission 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 Nuclei 20. Cerebellum 21. Eye Movements 22. Cerebral Cortex 23. Drives and Emotions: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System 24. Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections 25. Atlas of the Human Forebrain
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"Popular for its highly visual and easy-to-follow approach, Nolte's The Human Brain helps demystify the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples and visual cues bring this extremely complicated subject to life." -Doody's Review Service
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ISBN
9781455728596
Publisert
2015-05-18
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
720

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