Essential neuroscience
By: Allan Siegel, Hreday N. Sapru ; case histories written by Heidi E. Siegel.
Contributors: Sapru, Hreday N.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 592
ISBN-13: 9780781783835
Subjects: Neurosciences -- Outlines, syllabi, etc; Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; Mental Disorders -- physiopathology; Nervous System -- anatomy & histology; Nervous System Diseases
Genres: Outlines, syllabi, etc
Description: As burgeoning research advances the field of neuroscience, instructors face the formidable challenge of imparting this ever-increasing and heterogenous body of information to students. Second edition is the coherent, balanced solution. Rated outstanding with highest 5-star ranking in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. This highly acclaimed second edition covers fundamental neuroscience topics, integrating essential information with clinical and physiological considerations, providing students with multiple opportunities for review and self-testing, and presenting the latest relevant developments in neuroscience. Proven building-block approach preferred by faculty and students alike. Beginning with the building block of neuroscience, the neuron, the text unfolds the story of human brain function. From analysis of a single neuron, the authors enlarge the discussion to neuronal communication; guide us through the essentials of spinal cord and brain anatomy; detail the sensory, motor, and integrative systems; and finally illustrate the most complex functions and dysfunctions of the nervous system. This stepwise, basic-to-complex approach is the synthesis of 30 years of teaching experience and improves student performance on exams.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.