The Nervous System 2nd Edition by Adina T Michael Titus, Patricia Revest, Peter Shortland ISBN 0702033731 9780702033735

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ISBN 10: 0702033731 
ISBN 13: 9780702033735
Author: Adina T Michael Titus, Patricia Revest, Peter Shortland

This is an integrated textbook on the nervous system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.
One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.
Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.
The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.
There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

The Nervous System 2nd Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Introduction
Overview of brain anatomy
Internal anatomy of the brain
Ventricular system
Forebrain
Hemisphere specialization
Limbic system
Orbitofrontal cortex
Basal ganglia
Diencephalon
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Peripheral nervous system
Putting it all together: from anatomy to behaviour
CHAPTER 2 ELEMENTS OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Introduction
Neurones
Glial cells
Neurone excitability
Neurotransmitters
Postsynaptic events and postsynaptic receptors
CHAPTER 3 CLINICAL EXAMINATION
Introduction
Parts of the clinical examination
Other investigations
General comments
CHAPTER 4 THE SPINAL CORD
Introduction
Gross anatomy of the spinal cord and vertebral column
Functional organization of the spinal cord
Spinal cord cell types
Receptive fields
Somatosensory pathways
Blood supply to the spinal cord
Damage to the spinal cord
Comments on the case history
CHAPTER 5 PAIN AND ANALGESIA
Introduction
Nociceptors
Pain pathways
How does the central nervous system interpret a stimulus as painful?
Physiology of pain modulation
Pain mechanisms after tissue damage: peripheral and central sensitization
Neuropathic pain mechanisms
Pharmacology of pain
Other approaches to pain management
General comments on pain management
CHAPTER 6 CRANIAL NERVES AND THE BRAINSTEM
Introduction
Anatomical organization of cranial nerves in the brain
Internal organization of the brainstem
Reticular formation
Blood supply to the brainstem
Brainstem reflexes
Brainstem lesions
Comments on the case history
CHAPTER 7 THE VISUAL SYSTEM
Introduction
Structure of the eye
Visual pathways
Visual field defects
Pupillary light reflexes
Focusing of light on the retina
Control of eye movements
Structure and function of the retina
Processing of visual information
Summary
CHAPTER 8 HEARING AND BALANCE: THE AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR SYSTEMS
Introduction
The auditory system
The vestibular system
Comments on the case history
CHAPTER 9 MOTOR SYSTEMS I: DESCENDING PATHWAYS AND CEREBELLUM
Introduction
Skeletal muscle contraction
Reflexes
Descending pathways
Clinical importance of reflexes
The cerebellum
CHAPTER 10 MOTOR SYSTEMS II: THE BASAL GANGLIA
Introduction
The basal ganglia: structure and organization
Parkinson’s disease
Huntington ‘s disease
CHAPTER 11 STROKE AND HEAD INJURY
Introduction
Physiological control of cerebral blood flow
Blood supply to the brain
Venous system
Functional anatomy of the cerebral vasculature
Angiography
Stroke
Head injury
Comments on the case history
CHAPTER 12 INFECTION IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Introduction
Types of infection of the central nervous system
The meninges
Cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation
The blood–brain barrier
Meningitis
Diagnosis and treatment of meningitis
Treatment of meningitis
Encephalitis
Cerebral abscesses
Brain infections in the immunocompromised patient
CHAPTER 13 EPILEPSY
Introduction
General description of epilepsy
Epidemiology of epilepsy
Types of epileptic syndrome
Diagnostic investigations of epilepsy
Different types of seizure
Neurobiology of epilepsy
Pharmacological treatment of epilepsy
Other treatments for epilepsy
Treatment of status epilepticus
Social consequences of epilepsy
CHAPTER 14 DEMENTIA
Introduction
Causes and diagnosis of dementia
Neurobiology of learning and memory
Alzheimer’s disease
Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Other types of dementia
General considerations in the management of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia
CHAPTER 15 SCHIZOPHRENIA
Introduction
Schizophrenia: the clinical diagnosis
Aetiology of schizophrenia
Neurobiology of schizophrenia
Treatment of schizophrenia
Comments on the management of schizophrenia and the long-term prognosis
Other psychoses and schizophrenia-like syndromes
CHAPTER 16 DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Introduction
Classification of mood disorders
Clinical features of mood disorders
Epidemiology of depression and natural evolution of the disease
Genetics of mood disorders
Neurobiology of depression
Treatment of depression
Bipolar disorder and its treatment
General comments on mood disorders
Need for new therapeutic targets
Comments on the case history
Anxiety disorders
Treatment of anxiety disorders
Insomnia
CHAPTER 17 ADDICTION
Introduction
Addiction and drug misuse: general comments
Opiates
Cocaine and crack
Cannabis
Nicotine
Alcohol
Phencyclidine
Amphetamines
Ecstasy—or the beginning of agony?
Hallucinogens
Solvents
Neurobiology of addiction
Addiction and rehabilitation: general issues

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