Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain, A

John Pinel, the author of Biopsychology, obtained his PhD from McGill University in Montreal. He worked briefly at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before taking up his current position at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Professor Pinel is an award-winning teacher and the author of over 200 scientific papers; however, he feels that Biopsychology is his major career-related accomplishment. "It ties together everything that I love about my job: students, teaching, writing, and research." When asked about his personal interests, Professor Pinel speaks glowingly of his partner, Maggie, and son, Greg. The high quality of the illustrations in Biopsychology is largely attributable to the effort and talents of Maggie, who is an artist and technical writer. Greg is currently completing his PhD at the London School of Economics, specializing in social and educational programs for indigenous peoples. "I get most of my exercise by rehearsing and performing West African drum rhythms," Professor Pinel says. "For a peak mental and physical experience, a bit of Kpanlogo with my friend, Nigerian drum master Kwasi Iruoje is hard to beat." Most of Professor Pinel's relaxation comes from cuddling his cats, Sambala, Rastaman, and Squeak.

Preface.

To The Reader.

How to Use This Book.

PART 1:         BASIC NEUROANATOMY.

Chapter 1:      Organization of the Human Nervous System.

Introduction

1.1       Divisions of the Nervous System.

1.2       Divisions of the Central Nervous System.

1.3       Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System.

1.4       Organization of the Spinal Cord.

1.5       Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System.

1.6       The Endocrine System.

Review Exercises

Chapter 2:      Planes and Directions in the Human Nervous System.

            Introduction

2.1       Planes in the Human Brain.

2.2       Directions in the Human Nervous System.

2.3       Sides of the Human Nervous System.

Review Exercises

Chapter 3:      Cells of the Nervous System.

            Introduction

3.1       The Neuron: Its Major Regions.

3.2       The Neuron: Structures of the Cell Body.

3.3       The Neuron: Structures of the Terminal Buttons.

3.4       Neural Conduction Through Dendrites and Cell Body.

3.5       Axonal Conduction and Synaptic Transmission.

3.6       Myelination and Saltatory Conduction.

3.7       The Neuron Cell Membrane and Receptors.

3.8       Glial Cells      

Review Exercises

Chapter 4:      Early Development of the Human Nervous System.

            Introduction

4.1       Development of the Neural Tube.

4.2       Six Processes of Early Neural Development.

4.3       Early Development of the Brain's Three Major Divisions.

4.4       Early Development of the Brain's Five Divisions.

4.5       Axon Growth: Correctly Wiring the Nervous System.

4.6       Adult Neurogenesis

Review Exercises

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