Essential Neuroscience

Delivers subject matter simply yet meaningfully . . .<br> <br> <p>As burgeoning research advances the field of neuroscience, instructors face the formidable challenge of imparting this ever-increasing and heterogenous body of information to students. <b>Essential Neuroscience, Second Edition</b> is the coherent, balanced solution.</p> <p><b>Rated outstanding with highest 5-star ranking in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.</b><br> This highly acclaimed second edition covers fundamental neuroscience topics, integrating essential information with clinical and physiological considerations, providing students with multiple opportunities for review and self-testing, and presenting the latest relevant developments in neuroscience.</p> <p><b>Proven building-block approach preferred by faculty and students alike.</b><br> Beginning with the building block of neuroscience, the neuron, the text unfolds the story of human brain function. From analysis of a single neuron, the authors enlarge the discussion to neuronal communication; guide us through the essentials of spinal cord and brain anatomy; detail the sensory, motor, and integrative systems; and finally illustrate the most complex functions and dysfunctions of the nervous system. This stepwise, basic-to-complex approach is the synthesis of 30 years of teaching experience and improves student performance on exams.</p> <p><b>NEW FEATURES</b>:</p> <ul> <li>Enhanced topics throughout</li> <li>Integration of material where sequentially and functionally relevant</li> <li>More than 50 revised and 8 all-new illustrations</li> <li>Chapter Summary Tables</li> <li>Expanded Glossary</li> <li>In-depth study of selected topics to accommodate dental students</li> </ul> <p><b>INSIDE YOU'LL FIND</b>:</p> <ul> <li>Six sections organize chapters into cohesive blocks of information.</li> <li>Learning Objectives launch each chapter by focusing students on key chapter information.</li> <li>Updated, full-color art program abounds with more than 400 illustrations and neuroimaging that reflect appropriate detail and complement the text.</li> <li>Tables and outlines organize chapter material in high-yield format for effective student review.</li> <li>Concise yet comprehensive presentation of material ensures that students learn what they need to know without bogging them down with excess information.</li> <li>Balanced integration of anatomy, biology, physiology, and chemistry gives students a well-rounded understanding of neuroscience.</li> <li>In-depth coverage of topics frequently tested on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)—including structure, function, and deficits of individual cranial nerves; vascular syndromes of the brainstem; and behavioral disorders—gives students an edge in test prep.</li> <li>Latest developments in neuroscience keep students at the front of discovery.</li> <li>Clinical Cases provide the clinical application of chapter concepts.</li> <li>USMLE-style and course review-style questions test retention of key concepts in each chapter and help students prepare for course and board examinations.</li> <li>Comprehensive Glossary defines key terms and concepts bolded throughout the text.</li> <li>Online access via thePoint to the fully searchable text (including images), an image bank for faculty with labels on/off, interactive Q&amp;A, and more.</li> </ul>