Nolte's The Human Brain E-Book

Nolte's The Human Brain E-Book

Todd W. Vanderah, Douglas J. Gould

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2020
• Edition: 8
• eBook ISBN:
  9780323755306
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Anatomy

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.- 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.- Evolve Instructor site with an image and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface
• In Memoriam
• 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 Nuclei
• 13 The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell
• 14 Hearing and Balance
• 15 Atlas of the Human Brainstem
• 16 The Thalamus and Internal Capsule
• 17 The Visual System
• 18 Overview of Motor Systems
• 19 Basal Nuclei
• 20 Cerebellum
• 21 Eye Movements
• 22 Cerebral Cortex
• 23 Drives and Emotions
• 24 Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections
• 25 Atlas of the Human Forebrain
• Glossary
• Index
• Cardboard