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    Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey / David E. Presti.

    • Title:Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey / David E. Presti.
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    • Author/Creator:Presti, David E., author.
    • Published/Created:New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2016]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Neurosciences.
      Brain.
      Neurobiology.
    • Medical Subjects: Neurosciences.
    • Edition:First edition.
    • Description:xiv, 298 pages ; 25 cm
    • Series:Norton series on interpersonal neurobiology.
    • Summary:A fresh take on contemporary brain science, this book presents neuroscience{u2015}the scientific study of brain, mind, and behavior{u2015}in easy-to-understand ways with a focus on concepts of interest to all science readers.--Publisher's description.
    • Notes:"A Norton Professional Book."
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780393709605 hardcover
      0393709604 hardcover
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Origins
      2. Nervous Systems and Brains
      3. Chemistry and Life
      4. Genes and the History of Molecular Biology
      5. How Neurons Generate Signals
      6. Synapses, Neurotransmitters, and Receptors
      7. Neuroanatomy and Excitability
      8. Poison, Medicine, and Pharmacology
      9. Psychoactive Drugs
      10. Neural Development and Neuroplasticity
      11. Sensory Perception
      12. Nose and Smell
      13. Tongue and Taste
      14. Eyes and Vision
      15. Ears and Hearing
      16. Skin, Touch, and Movement
      17. Imaging the Brain
      18. Connectivity, Language, and Meaning
      19. Memory
      20. Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreams
      21. Emotion
      22. Mind, Consciousness, and Reality.
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