Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey /
David E. Presti.
- First edition.
- xiv, 298 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
- The Norton series on interpersonal neurobiology .
- Norton series on interpersonal neurobiology. .
"A Norton professional book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.