Neff Contributions to Sensory Physiology

Volume 1
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4831-9494-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 286 Seiten, Web PDF

Contributions to Sensory Physiology discusses a theory of the physiological basis of sensation. It describes and illustrates the cellular pattern of the neuro-epithelium, focusing on sensory cells, neural structures, and fluid spaces of the organ of Corti. The book shows that the simultaneous use of light, phase contrast, and electron microscopy generates a better image. It discusses the functional parts of the vestibular and lateral line organs. The text describes the structure and organization of receptors. The structure of the cupula and otolithic membranes are also explained. Complex types of stimulation are examined in detail. The vestibular system is discussed in full. The electrophysiological analysis of the monkey's eyes is defined as well as the methods that are being used to examine the primate vision. A chapter of the book focuses on the vision in intermittent light. The book will provide useful information to veterinarians, anatomists, students, and researchers in the field of ophthalmology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Neff, William D.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Contributions to Sensory Physiology;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;10
5;List of Contributors;6
6;Preface;8
7;Chapter 1. Cellular Pattern, Nerve Structures, and Fluid Spaces of the Organ of Corti;14
7.1;I. INTRODUCTION;14
7.2;II. TECHNIQUE;15
7.3;III. CYTOARCHITECTURE AND STRUCTURE OF THE COCHLEAR HAIR CELLS;18
7.4;IV. NERVE STRUCTURES IN THE ORGAN OF CORTI;30
7.5;V. FLUID SPACES OF THE ORGAN OF CORTI;44
7.6;REFERENCES;47
8;Chapter 2. Functional Anatomy of the Vestibular and Lateral Line Organs;52
8.1;I. INTRODUCTION;52
8.2;II. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE RECEPTORS;54
8.3;III. STRUCTURE OF THE CUPULA AND OTOLITHIC MEMBRANES;71
8.4;ACKNOWLEDGMENTS;72
8.5;REFERENCES;72
9;Chapter 3. Psychophysiological Studies of Vestibular Function;76
9.1;I. INTRODUCTION;76
9.2;II. SIMPLE STIMULATION OF THE SEMICIRCULAR CANALS BY ANGULAR ACCELERATION;79
9.3;III. COMPLEX STIMULATION;98
9.4;IV. EFFECTS OF REPETITIVE VESTIBULAR STIMULATION;113
9.5;V. SUMMARIZING COMMENTS, GENERALIZATIONS, AND SPECULATIONS;137
9.6;ACKNOWLEDGMENTS;140
9.7;REFERENCES;140
10;Chapter 4. Behavioral and Electrophysiological Studies of Primate Vision;150
10.1;I. INTRODUCTION;150
10.2;II. PSYCHOPHYSICAL STUDIES OF MONKEYS;151
10.3;III. ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF MONKEYS;162
10.4;IV. DISCUSSION AND SUMMARY;186
10.5;REFERENCES;189
11;Chapter 5. Vision in Intermittent Light;192
11.1;I. INTRODUCTION;193
11.2;II. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS ON THE ROLE OF PHASE RATIOS;204
11.3;III. THE PROBLEM OF THE MECHANISMS IN ACTION;230
11.4;IV. CONCLUSION;266
11.5;REFERENCES;270
12;Author Index;278
13;Subject Index;284