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Neurophysiology

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  • © 1980

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Authors:
  1. P. P. Newman

    1. Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, England

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Part of the book series: Monographs in modern Neurobiology (MMN)

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Table of contents (25 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Nervous Activity and Muscular Contraction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Neurophysiological Concepts and Methods

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      Pages 3-25

    3. Nerve Impulses

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      Pages 27-57

    4. Synaptic Transmission

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      Pages 59-80

    5. Skeletal Muscle Contraction

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      Pages 81-106

  3. The Sense Organs

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
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    2. Principles of Sensory Activity

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      Pages 109-130

    3. Organ of Balance

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      Pages 131-145

    4. Organ of Hearing

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      Pages 147-168

    5. Organ of Vision

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      Pages 169-194

    6. Organs of Taste and Smell

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      Pages 195-208

  4. Central Nervous System

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 209-209
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    2. Reflex Activity

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      Pages 211-226

    3. Skeletal Muscle Tone and Posture

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      Pages 227-237

    4. Control of Posture

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      Pages 239-256

    5. Voluntary Movement

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      Pages 257-272

    6. Disturbances of Motor Functions

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      Pages 273-284

    7. Somatic Sensory System

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      Pages 285-309

    8. Physiology of Pain

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      Pages 311-330
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About this book

This book was developed from a course of lectures and practicals given to first-and second-year medical students at the University of Leeds. My aim has been to provide a comprehensive account of the nervous system and its functions, which I hope will help the student to attain a better understand­ ing of clinical neurology. For this reason a good deal of attention has been paid to the study of control systems, and emphasis laid on those mechanisms that are frequently deranged by injury or disease. In particu­ lar, a useful coverage has been given to disturbances of the motor and sensory systems that commonly occur in human beings. Throughout the text numerous references have been made to the great pioneers of the past and to present-day investigators whose contributions have added enormously to our knowledge of the subject or who have pointed the way to important advances. Perhaps the most striking change in recent years has been the application of new techniques in neurophysiology for more precise measurement and analysis of experimental results. A biophysical approach is now mandatory and some of its broad outlines have been included. This should present no difficulty to individuals interested in biological methods, especially those who wish to pursue careers in science or to become professional physiologists. With this idea in mind, I have included references to laboratory procedures and many illustrations from original research.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, England

    P. P. Newman

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Neurophysiology

  • Authors: P. P. Newman

  • Series Title: Monographs in modern Neurobiology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6681-2

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Spectrum Publications, Inc. 1980

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-011-6683-6Published: 01 August 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-011-6681-2Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 525

  • Number of Illustrations: 46 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Neurosciences

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