Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index.
Contents
The central nervous system -- The peripheral and autonomic nervous systems -- Functions of the human nervous system -- The nervous system in motion -- Perception, sensation, and neuroplasticity -- Neurobiological disorders of development and behavior -- Neurological and neurodegenerative disorders affecting the brain -- Other diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Summary
The sheer volume of information that the brain must process and respond to at every second of each day renders it one of the most remarkable systems of the human body. With illuminating diagrams and careful detail, this volume covers the amazing intricacies of this vital system as well as the effects of disease and damage.
