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Comparative Neurology: A Manual And Text For The Study Of The Nervous System Of Vertebrates

Comparative Neurology: A Manual And Text For The Study Of The Nervous System Of Vertebrates

Papez, James Wenceslas
Papez, Pearl Sowden

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceFiction AnthologiesBiology

ISBN10: 1258629224
ISBN13: 9781258629229
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 23 2013
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.96
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Comparative Neurology: A Manual and Text for the Study of the Nervous System of Vertebrates is a comprehensive guide to the study of the nervous system of vertebrates. Written by James Wenceslas Papez, a renowned neurologist and neuroanatomist, this book provides a detailed overview of the structure and function of the nervous system in different classes of vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.The book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the basic principles of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, including the organization of the nervous system, the structure and function of neurons and glial cells, and the mechanisms of neural communication. The second section focuses on the comparative anatomy of the nervous system in different vertebrate classes, with detailed descriptions of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system in each group. The third section discusses the functional aspects of the nervous system, including sensory and motor systems, learning and memory, and the regulation of behavior.Throughout the book, Papez emphasizes the importance of comparative neurology in understanding the evolution and diversity of the nervous system. He also highlights the clinical relevance of comparative neurology, with discussions of neurological disorders in different vertebrate groups and their potential applications in human medicine.Overall, Comparative Neurology: A Manual and Text for the Study of the Nervous System of Vertebrates is an essential resource for students and researchers in neurobiology, comparative anatomy, and related fields. Its clear and concise writing style, combined with numerous illustrations and diagrams, makes it an accessible and engaging introduction to the study of the nervous system in vertebrates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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