Neurobiology and The Human Brain
Windows-Version
Published on 20. October 1998
Book
Mixed media product
VIII, 371 pages
978-3-540-63778-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is an introduction to neurobiology, written in an easy-to-read style with extensive two-color illustrations and clear diagrams. Neurobiology takes a comparative approach to the subject, with considerable discussion given to non-human nervous systems. The Human Brain CD-ROM offers an easy to use interface that guides users through an introduction to the human nervous system, utilizing text, voice-overs, and interactive images. Both data and images are easily exportable.
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Content
Explaining the brain - the neurosciences; cells and nervous systems; electrical properties of neurons; the neuron - synaptic transmission; immunity and the nervous system; nervous systems in invertebrates; nervous systems and control of behaviour; the vertebrate nervous system; motor and sensory system - the ins and outs of the brain; from reflexes to adaptive behaviour; minding the brain.