Presti, David E.

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.

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Neurosciences.
Brain.
Neurobiology.
Neurosciences.
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena.
Psychophysiology.
Mental Processes--physiology.
Brain.
Neurobiology.
Neurosciences.

QP355.2 / .P72 2016

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2016 B-224 WL 100