Development and Flexibility

1998
ISBN: 978-3-540-63794-3
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Buch, Englisch, 194 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1340 g

Reihe: Biology: Brain and Behaviour

This is an introductory text to the development of the nervous system with particular emphasis on the relationship between development and behaviour. The first chapters focus on the development of the nervous system, the second part of the book considers the output of the developing nervous system -behaviour-, examining the role of factors present during development which influence the growth of the nervous system and subsequent behaviour. The subject matter is extensively illustrated in clear, two-colour diagrams, and each chapter ends with a list of learning objectives and questions.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stirling, Vicky

Whatson, Terry

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Neurobiologie, Verhaltensbiologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierethologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Entwicklungsbiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Birth and Growth of Neurons.- Neuron-target Interactions in Developing and Adult Animals.- Development of Behaviour.- The Cellular Basis of Learning and Memory.- Epilogue.- General Further Reading.- Answers to Questions.- Glossary