Cerebral And Cerebellar Cortex

Author : Stavros J. Baloyannis
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 183 pages
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Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781839680939

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Cerebral and Cerebellar Cortex by Stavros J. Baloyannis Pdf

Cerebral and Cerebellar Cortex – Interaction and Dynamics in Health and Disease discusses several important issues of cerebro-cerebellar collaboration and interactions. The morphological and functional study of the cerebral and cerebellar cortices and their interaction has considerable value for interpreting the clinical phenomenology of cortical degenerations in the initial stage of the disease. In addition, the analysis of cerebro-cerebellar interactions strongly supports the concept of the close functional unity and harmonization of the brain and the cerebellum, underlining the important role that the cerebellar cortex plays in the performance of higher mental faculties, creativity, emotional processes, and homeostatic equilibrium of the human body.

Author : M. Glickstein,Christopher Yeo,John Stein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461309659

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Cerebellum and Neuronal Plasticity by M. Glickstein,Christopher Yeo,John Stein Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2022-08-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642700320

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Cerebral and Cerebellar Cortex by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hidehiro Mizusawa,Shinji Kakei
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030758172

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Cerebellum as a CNS Hub by Hidehiro Mizusawa,Shinji Kakei Pdf

Based on the 75th Fujihara Seminar held in December 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, this volume explores the latest research on the cerebellum. Contributors seek to examine the cerebellum's role as a unique hub for brain activity and discover new information about its purpose. The discussion is broad, ranging from evolutionary topics to therapeutic strategy and addresses both physiology and pathology. Subjects covered include anatomy, information processing, complex spikes, plasticity, modeling, and spinocerebellar ataxias. The volume is intended to set the stage for the future of cerebellar research and guide both basic and clinical researchers.

Author : Thomas C Watson,Stella Koutsikou,Richard Apps,Matthew W Jones
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889196265

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Distributed Networks - New Outlooks on Cerebellar Function by Thomas C Watson,Stella Koutsikou,Richard Apps,Matthew W Jones Pdf

Accumulating evidence suggests that the cerebellum subserves functions beyond the sensorimotor realm. This possibility has received considerable attention during the past quarter century, with recent findings revealing putative cerebellar roles in cognition, emotion and spatial navigation. These functions are potentially underpinned by the behaviour-dependent formation of functional networks in which the cerebellum forms one node of distributed circuits spanning thalamic, limbic and neocortical regions. However, these views are not universally accepted. Therefore, the over-arching aim of this Research Topic was to provide a forum through which the debate on the role of cerebellar interactions with motor and "non-motor" structures can be pursued in a rigorous manner. In particular, we aimed to bring together findings from the clinical, animal, theoretical and neuroimaging fields.

Author : VAINA
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468467758

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From the Retina to the Neocortex by VAINA Pdf

David Courtnay Marr was born on January 19, 1945 in Essex, England. He went to the English public school, Rugby, on scholarship and between 1963 and 1966 studied mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge University where he obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees. Rather than pursue a Ph. D. in math ematics he preferred to switch to neurophysiology under Giles Brindley. His education involved training in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Marr's Ph. D. work resulted in a theory of the cerebel lar cortex, the essence of which became "A Theory of the Cerebellar Cortex," reproduced in Chapter 1 of this volume with a commentary by Thomas Thach. He wrote a short paper subsequently with Stephen Blomfield, "How the Cere bellum May Be Used," (Chapter 2 in this volume with commentary by Jack Cowan). After obtaining his Ph. D., David Marr accepted an appointment to the scientific staff of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge in the division of Cell Biology under Sydney Brenner and Francis Crick. Two other major studies, "Simple Memory: A Theory of the Archicortex" (Chapter 3 in this volume, commented on by Bruce McNaughton and David Willshaw) and "A Theory for Cerebral Neocortex" (Chapter 4 in this volume and commented on by Jack Cowan) followed the cerebellum study.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780444636249

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The Parietal Lobe by Anonim Pdf

The Parietal Lobe, Volume 151, the latest release from the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, provides a foundation on the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and clinical neurology/neuropsychology of the parietal lobe that is not only applicable to both basic researchers and clinicians, but also to students and specialists who are interested in learning more about disorders brought on by damage or dysfunction. Topics encompass the evolution, anatomy, connections, and neurophysiology, the major neurological and neuropsychological deficits and syndromes caused by damage, the potential for improvement via transcranial stimulation, and the role of the parietal in the cerebral networks for perception and action. Provides a broad overview of the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and clinical neurology of this region of the cortex Offers additional insights regarding the role of the parietal in the cerebral networks for perception and action Addresses the most frequent complications associated with damage, including somatosensory, perceptual, language, and memory, deficits, pain, optic ataxia, spatial neglect, apraxia, and more Edited work with chapters authored by global leaders in the field Presents the broadest, most expert coverage available

Author : Mario Manto,Donna L. Gruol,Jeremy Schmahmann,Noriyuki Koibuchi,Ferdinando Rossi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9400713320

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Handbook of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders by Mario Manto,Donna L. Gruol,Jeremy Schmahmann,Noriyuki Koibuchi,Ferdinando Rossi Pdf

Our knowledge of cerebellar functions and cerebellar disorders, called ataxias, is increasing considerably. Studies of the cerebellum are now a central focus in neuroscience. During the last four decades, many laboratories worldwide have dedicated their research activities to understanding the roles of the cerebellum in motor control, cognitive processes and biology of mental processes, behavioral symptoms, and emotion. It is now accepted that the cerebellum acts as a cognitive operator in learning, perception, and attention. Moreover, major improvements in our assessment of in vivo cerebellar architecture using imaging techniques have occurred. A typical example is the accurate description of cerebellar anatomy during fetal development with MRI, a progress which has direct impacts on patient care. These advances have been associated with discoveries of new clinical disorders, in particular in the field of genetic ataxias. More than 20 new genes have been identified these last 10 years. Only for dominant ataxias, more than 30 diseases have now been unravelled. The number of ataxic disorders will increase with aging, the cerebellum being the structure of the brain with the most important loss of neurons with age. More than 300 different cerebellar disorders are encountered during daily practice, but we are missing a single source of information explaining their pathogenesis. Despite the immense amount of knowledge acquired about the cerebellar circuitry these last years, a large book covering the neuroscience of the cerebellum is missing. The goal of this endeavour is to bring up to date information relevant for basic science and also for clinical activities. To reach this goal, the most renowned authors are gathered in a unique and in-depth book with a format of a handbook. We emphasize the connections between molecular findings, imaging features, behavioural/neuropsychological aspects, and clinical implications.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080857756

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The Cerebellum and Cognition by Anonim Pdf

The Cerebellum and Cognition pulls together a preeminent group of authors. The cerebellum has been previously considered as a highly complex structure involved only with motor control. The cerebellum is essential to nonmotor functions, and recent research has revealed new medically important roles of the cerebellum and cognitive processes. Selected for inclusion in Doody's Core Titles 2013, an essential collection development tool for health sciences libraries Comprehensive coverage of cerebellum in motor control and cognition New developments regarding the cerebellum and motor systems Therapeutic implications of cerebellar contributions to cognition Preeminent group of contributors

Author : Richard Apps,Nadia Cerminara,Conor J. Houghton,Philippe Isope
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889715909

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Information Processing in the Cerebellum by Richard Apps,Nadia Cerminara,Conor J. Houghton,Philippe Isope Pdf

Author : Mario Ubaldo Manto
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139487269

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Cerebellar Disorders by Mario Ubaldo Manto Pdf

During the last three decades, many laboratories worldwide have dedicated their research activities to understanding the roles of the cerebellum in motor control, cognitive processes and the biology of mental processes, behavioral symptoms and emotion. These advances have been associated with discoveries of new clinical disorders, in particular in the field of genetic ataxias, and the growing number of diseases presents a source of difficulty for clinicians during daily practice. This practical guide summarizes and evaluates current knowledge in the field of cerebellar disorders. Encompassing details of both common and uncommon cerebellar ataxias, including vascular, immune, neoplastic, infectious, traumatic, toxic and inherited disorders, this book will assist clinicians in the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of cerebellar ataxias encountered in daily practice. Essential reading for clinicians, including general practitioners, neurologists, pediatricians, radiologists, psychiatrists and neuropsychologists, this will also prove a valuable tool for students, trainees and researchers.

Author : Rodolfo Llinas,Constantino Sotelo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461228400

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The Cerebellum Revisited by Rodolfo Llinas,Constantino Sotelo Pdf

This book is organized into three parts that correspond with the main groups of chapters delivered during the Cajal Centenary Meeting on The Neutron Doctrine. These chapters represent important aspects of the morphology, development, and function of the cerebellum and related structures. Clearly an exhaustive analysis of all aspects of the cerebellar system, as they relate to the legacy of Ramon y Cajal, would be impossible to contain in just one volume, given its far-reaching impact. Instead, we deliberately steered away from the traditional handbook approach that some of us have taken in the past and selected those aspects of cerebellar research currently under vigorous study that would also represent the widest scope of interest for neuroscientists in general and for cerebellar specialists in particular. In particular, we felt that as the discrete anatomy of the cerebellum is quite well known, only certain aspects of the structure should be discussed here. For example, the organization of the pontocerebellar pathways, we felt, would be particularly interesting given the enormity of the system in higher vertebrates. Also of interest is the distribution and development of the synaptology and neurotransmitter properties in this cortex. Indeed, from the point of view of cerebellar development, this may represent one of the clearest paradigms in the understanding of rules for neurogenesis for the central nervous system.

Author : Marilyn J. Cipolla
Publisher : Biota Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781615047239

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The Cerebral Circulation by Marilyn J. Cipolla Pdf

This e-book will review special features of the cerebral circulation and how they contribute to the physiology of the brain. It describes structural and functional properties of the cerebral circulation that are unique to the brain, an organ with high metabolic demands and the need for tight water and ion homeostasis. Autoregulation is pronounced in the brain, with myogenic, metabolic and neurogenic mechanisms contributing to maintain relatively constant blood flow during both increases and decreases in pressure. In addition, unlike peripheral organs where the majority of vascular resistance resides in small arteries and arterioles, large extracranial and intracranial arteries contribute significantly to vascular resistance in the brain. The prominent role of large arteries in cerebrovascular resistance helps maintain blood flow and protect downstream vessels during changes in perfusion pressure. The cerebral endothelium is also unique in that its barrier properties are in some way more like epithelium than endothelium in the periphery. The cerebral endothelium, known as the blood-brain barrier, has specialized tight junctions that do not allow ions to pass freely and has very low hydraulic conductivity and transcellular transport. This special configuration modifies Starling's forces in the brain microcirculation such that ions retained in the vascular lumen oppose water movement due to hydrostatic pressure. Tight water regulation is necessary in the brain because it has limited capacity for expansion within the skull. Increased intracranial pressure due to vasogenic edema can cause severe neurologic complications and death.

Author : J. Massion,Kazuo Sasaki
Publisher : Elsevier-North-Holland Biomedical Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Brain
ISBN : UOM:39015006005139

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Cerebro-cerebellar Interactions by J. Massion,Kazuo Sasaki Pdf

Author : J. Bloedel,J. Dichgans,W. Precht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642699801

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Cerebellar Functions by J. Bloedel,J. Dichgans,W. Precht Pdf

Over the past few semesters a group of neurologists, neurophysiologists, and brain theorists in various departments of Tlibingen University have gathered periodically in an effort to review ideas and evidence on cerebel lar functions. At times, general solutions seemed close, when credit was given to various theoretical proposals advanced since the early days of cer ebellar physiology, however, it became clear in every case that a large part of the available facts refused to submit to the general ideas. As believers in the power of scientific discussion, we felt that the time was ripe for posing the problem of the cerebellum once more to a well articulated group of specialists that would include proponents of every disparate point of view. The sponsorship of the Max Planck Society and of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, to whom we express our profound gratitude, made it possible to organize an international meeting in Septem ber, 1983. The aim of making new, even extravagant ideas palatable to each other was well accomplished by the participants. We trust that some of the ensuing excitement has been carried over into the printed version.