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Integrated neuroscience : a clinical problem solving approach /

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This first and second year medical school textbook provides a single text for the medical student to learn neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology and clinical neurology. Key features of this volume include: *up-to-date methodology and techniques; *case studies and problem solving questions in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marcus, Elliott M., 1932-2011 (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Jacobson, Stanley, 1937- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Science+Business Media, 2003.
Subjects:
Neurosciences.
Nervous system > Diseases.
Nervous System Diseases > diagnosis.
Nervous System Diseases > therapy.
Nervous System > anatomy & histology.
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to basic neurobiology
  • Overview of the nervous system
  • The neuron
  • The central nervous system
  • Spinal cord
  • Brain stem
  • Diencephalon
  • Cerebrum
  • CNS pathways
  • Glands associated with the brain
  • Blood supply
  • Meninges
  • Ventricular system
  • Overview of localization of function and neurological diagnosis
  • Where is the disease located? What is the nature of the pathology?
  • The neurological history and examination
  • Diagnostic studies in neurology
  • Neurocytology
  • Neurons
  • Myelin
  • Axoplasmic flow
  • Synapse
  • Supporting cells of the central nervous system
  • Response of nervous system to injury
  • Degeneration
  • Regeneration
  • Neuroembryology
  • Histogenesis
  • Neuronal necrosis and apoptosis
  • Differentiation of CNS areas ventricular system
  • Spinal cord
  • Brain
  • Cranial nerves
  • Cerebral cortex
  • Abnormal development
  • Basic physiology
  • Cell physiology
  • Cell membrane
  • Channels
  • Potassium channels
  • Nerve physiology
  • Action potential
  • Sodium channels
  • Saltatory conduction
  • Calcium channels
  • Regional approach to neuroanatomy and localization
  • Skeletal muscle and nerve-muscle junction
  • Gross structure and function
  • Molecular architecture of contraction
  • Nerve muscle junction
  • Disease of muscle
  • Muscular dystrophies
  • Myotonic dystrophy
  • Congenital myopathies
  • Acquired disorders of muscle
  • Disease of the neuromuscular junction
  • Spinal cord: structure and physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Segmental functions
  • Reflexes.