7th edition Neuroscience , edited by Dale Purves and colleagues, provides a comprehensive overview of the field, ranging from cellular signaling to complex cognitive functions. Published by Oxford University Press
Explores the organization of the cerebral cortex, cortical states, and higher-level functions like Oxford Learning Link Key Features of the 7th Edition Conciseness
The textbook is structured to follow the logical progression of neural systems: Oxford Learning Link Cellular & Molecular Foundation Neural Signaling
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: Explores synaptic plasticity and how neural circuits are constructed and modified by experience. Sensory Systems External Senses
: Includes The Vestibular System and the neurobiology of Pain and Temperature. Movement & Motor Control : Examines lower and upper motor neuron circuits. Modulation
: Details how neurons communicate chemically, neurotransmitter receptors, and molecular signaling pathways within neurons. Plasticity
: Dedicated chapters on Vision, Hearing, Touch, and Proprioception. Chemical Senses : Covers Olfaction (smell) and Taste. Balance & Pain
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: Discusses how the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum modulate movement. Complex Motor Functions : Includes eye movements and the visceral motor system. Development & Regeneration
: Sections have been streamlined to make dense scientific content more accessible. Clinical Integration
: Covers the electrical signals of nerve cells, membrane permeability, and the function of ion channels and transporters. Synaptic Transmission
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