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Table of Contents
1. Studying the Nervous Systems of Humans and Other Animals
2. Electrical Signals of Nerve Cells
3. Voltage-Dependent Membrane Permeability
4. Channels and Transporters
5. Synaptic Transmission
6. Neurotransmitters, Receptors, and Their Effects
7. Molecular Signaling within Neurons
8. The Somatic Sensory System
9. Pain
10. Vision: The Eye
11. Central Visual Pathways
12. The Auditory System
13. The Vestibular System
14. The Chemical Senses
15. Lower Motor Neuron Circuits and Motor Control
16. Upper Motor Neuron Control of the Brainstem and Spinal Cord
17. Modulation of Movement by the Basal Ganglia
18. Modulation of Movement by the Cerebellum
19. Eye Movements and Sensory Motor Integration
20. The Visceral Motor System
21. Early Brain Development
22. Construction of Neural Circuits
23. Modification of Brain Circuits as a Result of Experience
24. Plasticity of Mature Synapses and Circuits
25. The Association Cortices
26. Language and Speech
27. Sleep and Wakefulness
28. Emotions
29. Sex, Sexuality, and the Brain
Summary
Neuroscience Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the nervous system, covering topics such as neural signaling, sensation and sensory processing, movement and its central control, the changing brain, and complex brain functions. The book delves into the anatomy, physiology, and molecular mechanisms of the nervous system, highlighting the latest research and discoveries in the field of neuroscience. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in understanding the complexities of the brain.