The Human Brain

Paul Glees

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511529801

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. However, functional aspects, including experimental research and clinical findings, have also been incorporated, broadening the interest for students of neurobiology and clinical medicine.

‘All in all, a useful and timely conspectus.’

Source: Psychological Medicine

‘A hundred years of research into the embryology, morphology and microscopy of the vertebrate (and especially human) brain is summarised by a writer who has made distinguished contributions over nearly 50 of them … Lavishly illustrated with mainly line drawings; a finely produced monograph.’

Source: British Medical Journal

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Frontmatter
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Preface
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1 - Introduction to brain research
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2 - Evolution of the nervous system
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3 - Fine structure of the nervous system
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4 - The nature and transmission of the nervous impulse
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5 - Glia, cerebral blood vessels and neurons
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6 - Cerebral blood and cerebrospinal fluid systems
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7 - The cerebral hemispheres
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8 - The spinal cord
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9 - The brainstem and cerebellum
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10 - The hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system
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11 - Olfaction and taste
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12 - The auditory system
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13 - Vision and visual pathways
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14 - Touch, pain and proprioception
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References
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Preface
pp vii-viii

1 - Introduction to brain research
pp 1-2

2 - Evolution of the nervous system
pp 3-27

3 - Fine structure of the nervous system
pp 28-42

4 - The nature and transmission of the nervous impulse
pp 43-55

5 - Glia, cerebral blood vessels and neurons
pp 56-66

6 - Cerebral blood and cerebrospinal fluid systems
pp 67-80

7 - The cerebral hemispheres
pp 81-110

8 - The spinal cord
pp 111-121

9 - The brainstem and cerebellum
pp 122-146

10 - The hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system
pp 147-152

11 - Olfaction and taste
pp 153-156

12 - The auditory system
pp 157-164

13 - Vision and visual pathways
pp 165-176

14 - Touch, pain and proprioception
pp 177-182

References
pp 183-194

Index
pp 195-204

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