Neurophysiology: A Conceptual Approach, Fifth EditionThe latest edition of this well-established, accessible introduction to neurophysiology succeeds in integrating the disciplines of neurology and neuroscience with an emphasis on principles and functional concepts.In Neurophysiology: A Conceptual Approach, Fifth Edition, the authors deliver a refreshing alternative to "learning by rote," employing a |
Contents
Sensory functions | 75 |
Motor functions | 187 |
Higher functions | 225 |
Techniques for studying the brain | 299 |
Figure acknowledgements and references | 307 |
Back Cover | 319 |
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Neurophysiology: A Conceptual Approach, Fifth Edition Roger Carpenter,Benjamin Reddi Limited preview - 2012 |
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