The nervous system and sense organs / Julie McDowell.

  • McDowell, Julie.
Date:
2004
  • Books

About this work

Description

Examines the role and function of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and how the five senses relate to the nervous system.

Publication/Creation

Westport, Conn. ; London : Greenwood Press, 2004.

Physical description

xvi, 201 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Contributors

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]) and index.

Contents

Nerve cells: the foundation of the nervous system -- The spinal cord -- The brain -- Peripheral and autonomic nervous system -- The senses -- History of the discovery of the nervous system -- Nobel prize winners in medicine and physiology pursue neuroscience discoveries -- Nervous system diseases and disorders -- Keeping the nervous system healthy -- Future avenues of researching the nervous system.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WL101 2004M13n
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 0313324565
  • 9780313324567
  • 0313331197
  • 9780313331190