Smythies International Review of Neurobiology

1. Auflage 1992
ISBN: 978-0-08-085767-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 33, 368 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: International Review of Neurobiology

Published since 1959, this serial presents in-depth reviews of key topics in neuroscience, from molecules to behavior. The serial stays keenly atuned to recent developments through the contributions of first-class experts in the many fields of neuroscience. Neuroscientists as well as clinicians, psychologists, physiologists and pharmacoloists will find this serial an indispensable addition to their library.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smythies, John

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;International Review of Neurobiology, Volume 33;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;6
5;Chapter 1. Olfaction;8
5.1;I. Introduction;8
5.2;II. Biochemistry of Transduction;14
5.3;III. Physiology of Receptor Cells;20
5.4;IV. Receptors and Patterns of Response;23
5.5;V. Transfer of Information;32
5.6;VI. Perireceptor Events;42
5.7;VII. Conclusion;47
5.8;References;48
6;Chapter 2. Neuropharmacologic and Behavioral Actions of Clonidine: Interactions with Central Neurotransmitters;62
6.1;I. Introduction;63
6.2;II. Receptor Specificity;66
6.3;III. Role of Brain Neurotransmitters in the Antihypertensive Response;70
6.4;IV. Antiwithdrawal Effects;80
6.5;V. Other Pharmacological Actions;92
6.6;VI. Summary and Conclusions;102
6.7;VII. Future Directions;105
6.8;References;107
7;Chapter 3. Development of the Leech Nervous System;116
7.1;I. Introduction to the Leech;116
7.2;II. Morphological Development and Staging;6
7.3;III. Behavioral Development;141
7.4;IV. Developmental Cell Lineage;144
7.5;V. Myogenesis and Neurogenesis;158
7.6;VI. Conclusions;190
7.7;References;194
8;Chapter 4. GABAA Receptors Control the Excitability of Neuronal Populations;202
8.1;I. Introduction;202
8.2;II. GABAergic Inhibition: Anatomy;204
8.3;III. GABAergic inhibition: Phsiolgy;209
8.4;IV. GABAA Receptor Function: Control of the Excitability of Neuronal Populations;214
8.5;V. GABAA Receptor Function: Tetanization;225
8.6;VI. GABAA Receptor Function: Synchronization;270
8.7;References;285
9;Chapter 5. Cellular and Molecular Physiology of Alcohol Actions in the Nervous System;296
9.1;I. Introduction;296
9.2;II. Lipid Tieory Of Alcohl Action;297
9.3;III. Alcohol Effects on Neuronal Firing;299
9.4;IV. Alcohol Effects on Cellular Mechanisms;310
9.5;V. Summary and Conclusions;343
9.6;References;349
10;Index;356
11;Contents of Recent Volumes;372