The Human Brain [Paperback]

This book seeks to present a comprehensive survey of our knowledge of the human brain.This book seeks to present, through a combination of morphological data and physiological and neurological studies, a comprehensive survey of our knowledge of the human brain. The major emphasis is upon structural organisation, based upon the evolution of this most complex of organs.This book seeks to present, through a combination of morphological data and physiological and neurological studies, a comprehensive survey of our knowledge of the human brain. The major emphasis is upon structural organisation, based upon the evolution of this most complex of organs.Glees seeks to present, through a combination of morphological data and physiological and neurological studies, a comprehensive survey of our knowledge of the human brain. The major emphasis is on structual organization, based on the evolution of this most complex of organs. However, functional aspects including experimental research and clinical findings also have been incorporated, broadening the interest for students of neurobiology and clinical medicine.1. Introduction to brain research; 2. Evolution of the nervous system; 3. Fine structure of the nervous system; 4. The nature and transmission of the nervous impulse; 5. Glia, cerebal blood vessels and neurons; 6. Cerebral blood and cerebrospinal fluid systems; 7. The cerebral hemispheres; 8. The spinal cord; 9. The brainstem and cerebellum; 10. The hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; 11. Olfaction and taste; 12. The auditory system; 13. Vision and visual pathways; 14. Touch, pain and proprioception; References; Index. ...this book distinguishes itself because of the organization, wealth of information, and evolutionary and teleological approaches. Most notable, however, is the fact that it may be read on multiple levels... The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine