Nolte's The Human Brain Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition

by Todd W. Vanderah, PhD and Douglas J. Gould, PhD, FAAA

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ISBN: 9780323755320

Publication Date: 03-27-2020

Page Count: 648

Imprint: Elsevier

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Throughout seven popular editions, Nolte’s The Human Brain has accomplished the challenging task of demystifying the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples, and high-quality visual cues bring this complicated subject to life and make it more understandable and enjoyable to learn. You’ll get the depth of coverage you need with a well-rounded presentation of all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience.

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Key Features
- Features highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge.
- Provides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, and superb illustrations that support and explain the text
- Features a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complimented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughout
- Helps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with over 100 multiple choice questions available online that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams
- New! Clinical Focus Boxes, including neuropathology and neuropharmacology
- New! Integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
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Contents

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 Brainstem
12. Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclie
13. The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell
14. Hearing and Balance: The Eight Cranial Nerve
15. Atlas o the Human Brainstem
16. The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and from the Cerebral Cortex
17. The Visual System
18. Overview of Motor Systems
19. Basal Nuclei
20. Cerebellum
21. Control of 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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Todd W. Vanderah, PhD, Regents Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Co-Director of the MD/PhD Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA and Douglas J. Gould, PhD, FAAA, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA
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