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Turn to the classic primer of Molecular Neuroscience for a complete understanding of nervous system function and its relationship to human neurologic disordersA Doody's Core Title for 2011!4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This is an outstanding new introductory textbook on neuropharmacology and its implications for cognitive neuroscience. Anyone who wants to keep abreast of this rapidly emerging science needs to learn the fundamentals which this book would help facilitate. I highly recommend it."--Doody's Review ServiceMolecular Neuropharmacology offers a clear, thorough explanation of the molecular functioning of the nervous system in normal and disease states. More than three hundred concept-clarifying full-color illustrations along with didactic text boxes provide an in-depth understanding of nerve cell receptors, their effectors and second messenger targets, and the molecular genetics that are often impacted by these systems. You will also learn how malfunction of these molecular systems relates to human disease and the corresponding medical treatment.Molecular Neuropharmacology is the most relevant, well-written resource available to help you make the connection between neuropharmacology and clinical neuroscience.Numerous figures and didactic boxes help you understand and remember complex subject matter for efficient, on-the-spot review. The book's all-inclusive, high-yield coverage includes:The fundamentals of neuropharmacologyNeural substrates of drug actionThe neuropharmacology of specific functions and disorders--encompassing control of movement, mood and emotion, memory and dementia, and other vital areas NEW! A streamlined redesign that makes the book even more practical and accessible than ever NEW! More illustrations--all 300 now in full color!
Contents
PrefacePart 1: Fundamentals of Neuropharmacology1.Basic Principles of Neuropharmacology2.Cellular Basis of Communication3.Synaptic Transmission4.Signal Transduction to the BrainPart 2: Neural Substrates of Drug Action5.Excitatory and Inhibitory Amino Acids6.Widely Projecting Systems: Monoamines, Acetylcholine, and Orexin7.Neuropeptides8.Atypical NeurotransmittersNeuropharmacology of Neural Systems and Disorders9.Autonomic Nervous System10.Neural and Neuroendocrine Control of the Internal Milieu11.Pain and Inflammation12.Sleep and Arousal13.Higher Cognitive Function and Behavioral Control14.Mood and Emotion15.Reinforcement and Addictive Disorders16.Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses17.Neurodegeneration18.Seizure Disorders19.Stroke and MigraineIndexNER(01): WOW
