Bøger af Jenna Stephenson

The nervous system consists of all of the nerve cells in the human body. It is responsible for signal transmission between the brain and other organs of the body. It receives information from the senses, interprets it and sets off reactions, such as muscle contraction or feeling pain. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS) are the two major components of the nervous system. The CNS is made up of the spinal cord and the brain, while PNS is primarily made up of nerves which are bundles of axons or fibers that link the CNS to every other organ and tissue in the body. The nervous system also comprises glia, which are non-neuron cells and perform significant functions to make the nervous system function properly. This book outlines the molecular mechanisms in the nervous system in detail. Its extensive content provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

The nervous system is the primary mechanism for regulating and controlling the actions as well as communicating the sensory information within the body. It consists of the spinal cord, brain and a complex network of nerves. All mental activities such as memory, thought and learning are centered on the nervous system. This system relays messages between the body and the brain. The nervous system is divided into two parts which include the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The spinal cord and brain make up the CNS whereas the autonomic and somatic nervous systems make up the PNS. The majority of multicellular organisms have nervous systems but their complexity varies substantially. This book explores all the important aspects of nervous system from a molecular biological perspective. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of study as well as for experts. Different approaches, evaluations, and advanced studies on this topic have been included in this book.