Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey

Title
  1. Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey / David E. Presti.
Published by
  1. New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2016]
Author
  1. Presti, David E.

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Description
  1. xiv, 298 pages; 25 cm.
Series statement
  1. The Norton series on interpersonal neurobiology
Uniform title
  1. Norton series on interpersonal neurobiology.
Subject
  1. Neurosciences
  2. Brain
  3. Neurobiology
  4. Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
  5. Psychophysiology
  6. Mental Processes > physiology
Contents
  1. Origins -- Nervous systems and brains -- Chemistry and life -- Genes and the history of molecular biology -- How neurons generate signals -- Synapses, neurotransmitters, and receptors -- Neuroanatomy and excitability -- Poison, medicine, and pharmacology -- Psychoactive drugs -- Neural development and neuroplasticity -- Sensory perception -- Nose and smell -- Tongue and taste -- Eyes and vision -- Ears and hearing -- Skin, touch, and movement -- Imaging the brain -- Connectivity, language, and meaning -- Memory -- Rhythms, sleep, and dreams -- Emotion -- Mind, consciousness, and reality.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Note
  1. "A Norton Professional Book."
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-284) and index.