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Fundamentals of Sensory Physiology

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  • © 1986

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Editors:
  1. Robert F. Schmidt

    1. Physiologisches Institut der Universität, Würzburg, Germany

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XI
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  2. General Sensory Physiology, Psychophysics

    • J. Dudel
    Pages 1-29

  3. Somatovisceral Sensibility

    • R. F. Schmidt
    Pages 30-67

  4. Neurophysiology of Sensory Systems

    • M. Zimmermann
    Pages 68-116

  5. Nociception and Pain

    • R. F. Schmidt
    Pages 117-143

  6. Physiology of Vision

    • O.-J. Grüsser, U. Grüsser-Cornehls
    Pages 144-198

  7. Physiology of Hearing

    • R. Klinke
    Pages 199-223

  8. Physiology of the Sense of Equilibrium

    • R. Klinke
    Pages 224-236

  9. Physiology of Taste

    • H. Altner
    Pages 237-246

  10. Physiology of Olfaction

    • H. Altner
    Pages 247-255

  11. Thirst and Hunger: General Sensations

    • R. F. Schmidt
    Pages 256-271

  12. Suggested Reading

    • Robert F. Schmidt
    Pages 272-276

  13. Answer Key

    • Robert F. Schmidt
    Pages 277-279

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 281-302
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About this book

Since 1978 this textbook, to the gratification of its authors and publisher, has found an undiminished readership. Recent research in sensory physiology has progressed so rapidly that this third edition, like the second, has required thorough revision. The understanding of pain, in particular, has increased to a remarkable degree. This development is reflected here in the appearance, for the first time, of a chapter devoted entirely to the subject "Nociception and Pain". In view of the great clinical significance of pain, it seemed necessary to broaden the scope of the discussion, so that in addition to the aspects directly related to sensory physiology consideration is given to the pathophysiology, pharmacology and psychology of pain. The chapters present in earlier editions have also been carefully reexamined and, where necessary, revised and extended. Most of the illustrations provided for the first edition by the Stuttgart studio Gay & Benz have been retained. Some required alteration or replacement, and a number of new illustrations have been added. For the meticulous skill with which she transformed our ideas into graphs and drawings, we are most grateful to Mrs. Regine Gattung-Petith.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Physiologisches Institut der Universität, Würzburg, Germany

    Robert F. Schmidt

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fundamentals of Sensory Physiology

  • Editors: Robert F. Schmidt

  • Series Title: Springer Study Edition

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82598-9

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin · Heidelberg 1986

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-82598-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0172-6234

  • Edition Number: 3

  • Number of Pages: XII, 300

  • Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations

  • Additional Information: The German original edition appeared as Band 136 of the series: Heidelberger Taschenbücher

  • Topics: Human Physiology

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