Principles of NeurobiologyPrinciples of Neurobiology presents the major concepts of neuroscience with an emphasis on how we know what we know. The text is organized around a series of key experiments to illustrate how scientific progress is made and helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary literature. Written by a single author in |
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... Postsynaptic depolarization can induce new gene expression 3.24 Dendrites are sophisticated integrative devices 3.25 Synapses are strategically placed at specific locations in postsynaptic neurons SUMMARY FURTHER READING. chapter. 3.
... Postsynaptic depolarization can induce new gene expression 3.24 Dendrites are sophisticated integrative devices 3.25 Synapses are strategically placed at specific locations in postsynaptic neurons SUMMARY FURTHER READING. chapter. 3.
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... postsynaptic neuron also contributes to synaptic plasticity 10.12 Postsynaptic cells can produce retrograde messengers to regulate neurotransmitter release by their presynaptic partners 10.13 Long-lasting changes of connection strengths ...
... postsynaptic neuron also contributes to synaptic plasticity 10.12 Postsynaptic cells can produce retrograde messengers to regulate neurotransmitter release by their presynaptic partners 10.13 Long-lasting changes of connection strengths ...
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... postsynaptic target cell develops a postsynaptic specialization (also called a postsynaptic density) that is enriched for the receptors on their plasma membrane surface to receive the neurotransmitters. Chemical synapses are the ...
... postsynaptic target cell develops a postsynaptic specialization (also called a postsynaptic density) that is enriched for the receptors on their plasma membrane surface to receive the neurotransmitters. Chemical synapses are the ...
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... postsynaptic sites in response to neurotransmitter release by presynaptic partners. Graded potentials can also be induced at the peripheral endings of sensory neurons by sensory stimuli, such as the pressure on the toe in Adrian's ...
... postsynaptic sites in response to neurotransmitter release by presynaptic partners. Graded potentials can also be induced at the peripheral endings of sensory neurons by sensory stimuli, such as the pressure on the toe in Adrian's ...
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... postsynaptic neuron is collectively referred to as synaptic transmission. Thus, while intraneuronal communication is ... postsynaptic target cells more likely to fire action potentials. Therefore, mechanical stimulation activates sensory ...
... postsynaptic neuron is collectively referred to as synaptic transmission. Thus, while intraneuronal communication is ... postsynaptic target cells more likely to fire action potentials. Therefore, mechanical stimulation activates sensory ...
Contents
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Chapter 3 Signaling across Synapses | 69 |
Chapter 4 Vision | 121 |
Chapter 5 Wiring of the Visual System | 167 |
Chapter 6 Olfaction Taste Audition and Somatosensation | 207 |
Chapter 7 Wiring of the Nervous System | 277 |
Chapter 8 Motor and Regulatory Systems | 325 |
Chapter 9 Sexual Behavior | 377 |
Chapter 10 Memory Learning and Synaptic Plasticity | 415 |
Chapter 11 Brain Disorders | 467 |
Chapter 12 Evolution of the NervousSystem | 513 |
Chapter 13 Ways of Exploring | 557 |
GLOSSARY | 1 |
INDEX | 1 |
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