Nolte's The Human Brain Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 8th Edition
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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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- 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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- Introduction to the Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Gross Anatomy and general Organization of the Central Nervous System
- Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord
- Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Blood Supply of the Brain
- Electrical Signaling by Neurons
- Synaptic Transmission between Neurons
- Sensory Receptors and the Peripheral Nervous System
- Spinal Cord
- Organization of the Brainstem
- Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclie
- The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell
- Hearing and Balance: The Eight Cranial Nerve
- Atlas o the Human Brainstem
- The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and from the Cerebral Cortex
- The Visual System
- Overview of Motor Systems
- Basal Nuclei
- Cerebellum
- Control of Eye Movements
- Cerebral Cortex
- Drives and Emotions: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections
- Atlas of the Human Forebrain
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