Cutaneous Receptors

Author : C. Chouchkov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642669927

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Cutaneous Receptors by C. Chouchkov Pdf

The elucidation of the ultrastructure, cytochemistry and reactivity of cutaneous recep tors is of particular importance in the unsolved biological problem of sensory transduc tion. Topographically and with regard to evolution, cutaneous receptors are the most widespread primary sense organs. Because of their simple structure they are particular ly useful in the study of the functional morphology of receptor end-organs. Research into receptor structures in classic neuromorphology revealed magnificent patterns and pictures of receptors, showing their great diversity and their presence in all human and animal systems. Since the end of the sixties, ultrastructural studies have led to the discovery of a large amount of new information. The findings concerning the cellular organization of the inner core (pease and Quilliam, 1957), axon terminals (Cauna and Ross, 1960) and capsule cells (Polacek and Mazanek, 1966) of encapsulated receptors have opened up new possibilities for a revaluation of receptor cell units and their relationships.

Author : Simon C. Gandevia,Uwe Proske,Douglas G. Stuart
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461507130

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Sensorimotor Control of Movement and Posture by Simon C. Gandevia,Uwe Proske,Douglas G. Stuart Pdf

This collection of contributions on the subject of the neural mechanisms of sensorimotor control resulted from a conference held in Cairns, Australia, September 3-6, 2001. While the three of us were attending the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) Congress in St Petersburg, Russia, in 1997, we discussed the implications of the next Congress being awarded to New Zealand. We agreed to organise a satellite to this congress in an area of mutual interest -the neuroscience of movement and sensation. Australia has a long-standing and enviable reputation in the field of neural mechanisms of sensorimotor control. Arguably this reached its peak with the award of a Nobel Prize to Sir John Eccles in 1963 for his work on synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. Since that time, the subject of neuroscience has progressed considerably. One advance is the exploitation of knowledge acquired from animal experiments to studies on conscious human subjects. In this development, Australians have achieved international prominence, particularly in the areas of kinaesthesia and movement control. This bias is evident in the choice of subject matter for the conference and, subsequently, this book. It was also decided to assign a whole section to muscle mechanics, a subject that is often left out altogether from conferences on motor control. Cairns is a lovely city and September is a good time to visit it.

Author : Ch Chouchkov,Kh Chuchkov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Sense organs
ISBN : 0387088261

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Cutaneous Receptors by Ch Chouchkov,Kh Chuchkov Pdf

Author : Ainsley Iggo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 861 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642654381

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Somatosensory System by Ainsley Iggo Pdf

The waterproof sensory sheet covering the mammalian body has a rich afferent innervation which provides an abundance of complex information for use by the central nervous system often in conjunction with information from receptors in the joints. This book is an attempt to provide a systematic account of the way in which this somatosensory system works. The properties of the peripheral receptors have been debated in scientific terms for about a century and the resolu tion of the conflict in favour of the existence of 'specific' receptors for mechanical, thermal and noxious stimuli is reported and discussed in the opening chapters of the book. An awareness of this specificity has forced a re-consideration of the ways in which the central nervous system de-codes the information which is showered upon it. Advances in knowledge of the fine structure of the central nervous system have raised functional questions about the operation and organisation of the sensory systems in the spinal cord and brain. Fresh insight into the morphological complexity of the dorsal horn and higher levels of the nervous system gives the physiologist a clearer idea of the units with which he works. Progress has been made in understanding the function of sensory relay nuclei in general and indivi dual tracts in particular and is fully decomented.

Author : Dan R. Kenshalo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461330394

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Sensory Functions of the Skin of Humans by Dan R. Kenshalo Pdf

This volume represents the Proceedings of the Second Inter national Symposium on Skin Senses held on the campus of Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. The symposium was held on June 5 through 7, 1978, in honor of Professor Yngve Zotterrnan to commemorate his 80th birthday and his more than 50 years of energetic involvement in physiological and psychophysical prob lems of cutaneous, gustatory, and olfactory sensitivities. The First International Symposium on Skin Senses was in tended to stimulate dialogues between electrophysiologists and psychophysicists in order to examine the mechanisms of cutaneous sensitivity by way of a mUlti-disciplinary approach. The 12 years since that meeting has seen much progress in the morphology, electrophysiology, and taxonomy of cutaneous receptors. There has been a growing awareness among psychophysicists that, not only are psychometric threshold functions of importance, but descriptions of the growth of sensations to suprathreshold stimuli are of at least equal importance. One of the most exciting recent events has been the development of a technique that permits recording activity in single primary afferent nerve fibers by poking a microelectrode through the skin into a nerve bundle--microneurography. This development allows one to conduct psychophysical measurements of sensation and, at the same time, to sample the primary neural activity associated with the same stimuli. The aim of this symposium was to bring to gether psychophysicists and microneurographers in order to explore the power and the limitations of such an approach when applied to the cutaneous senses.

Author : Horace Basil Barlow,J. D. Mollon
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1982-08-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521244749

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Senses by Horace Basil Barlow,J. D. Mollon Pdf

Author : E. Carstens,Tasuku Akiyama
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466505438

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Itch by E. Carstens,Tasuku Akiyama Pdf

Advances in itch research have elucidated differences between itch and pain but have also blurred the distinction between them. There is a long debate about how somatic sensations including touch, pain, itch, and temperature sensitivity are encoded by the nervous system. Research suggests that each sensory modality is processed along a fixed, direct-line communication system from the skin to the brain. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment presents a timely update on all aspects of itch research and the clinical treatment of itch that accompanies many dermatological conditions including psoriasis, neuropathic itch, cutaneous t-cells lymphomas, and systemic diseases such as kidney and liver disease and cancer. Composed of contributions from distinguished researchers around the world, the book explores topics such as: Neuropathic itch Peripheral neuronal mechanism of itch The role of PAR-2 in neuroimmune communication and itch Mrgprs as itch receptors The role of interleukin-31 and oncostatin M in itch and neuroimmune communication Spinal coding of itch and pain Spinal microcircuits and the regulation of itch Examining new findings on cellular and molecular mechanisms, the book is a compendium of the most current research on itch, its prevalence in society, and the problems associated with treatment.

Author : Krishna C. Persaud,Santiago Marco,Agustin Gutierrez-Galvez
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781439871720

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Neuromorphic Olfaction by Krishna C. Persaud,Santiago Marco,Agustin Gutierrez-Galvez Pdf

Many advances have been made in the last decade in the understanding of the computational principles underlying olfactory system functioning. Neuromorphic Olfaction is a collaboration among European researchers who, through NEUROCHEM (Fp7-Grant Agreement Number 216916)-a challenging and innovative European-funded project-introduce novel computing p

Author : John Hubbard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461586999

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The Peripheral Nervous System by John Hubbard Pdf

The peripheral nervous system is usually defined as the cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and peripheral ganglia which lie outside the brain and spinal cord. To describe the structure and function of this system in one book may have been possible last century. Today, only a judicious selection is possible. It may be fairly claimed that the title of this book is not misleading, for in keeping the text within bounds only accounts of olfaction, vision, audition, and vestibular function have been omitted, and as popularly understood these topics fall into the category of special senses. This book contains a comprehensive treatment of the structure and function of peripheral nerves (including axoplasmic flow and trophic func tions); junctional regions in the autonomic and somatic divisions of the peripheral nervous system; receptors in skin, tongue, and deeper tissues; and the integrative role of ganglia. It is thus a handbook of the peripheral nervous system as it is usually understood for teaching purposes. The convenience of having this material inside one set of covers is already proven, for my colleagues were borrowing parts of the text even while the book was in manuscript. It is my belief that lecturers will find here the information they need, while graduate students will be able to get a sound yet easily read account of results of research in their area. JOHN 1. HUBBARD vii Contents SECTION I-PERIPHERAL NERVE Chapter 1 Peripheral Nerve Structure 3 Henry deF. Webster 3 1. Introduction .

Author : William D. Willis Jr.,Richard E. Coggeshall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0306480336

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Sensory Mechanisms of the Spinal Cord by William D. Willis Jr.,Richard E. Coggeshall Pdf

The third edition of this monograph continues to have the goal of providing an overview of current thought about the spinal cord mechanisms that are responsible for sensory processing. We hope that the book is of value to both basic and clinical neuroscientists. Several changes have been made in the presentation, as well as additions because of the research advances that have been made during the past decade. Chapters 3 and 4 in the previous edition have been subdivided, and now the morphology of primary afferent neu rons of the dorsal root ganglia is described in Chapter 3 and the chemical neuroanatomy 4. The description of the dorsal hom in the previous Chapter 4 of these neurons in Chapter is now included in Chapter 5, and the chemical neuroanatomy of the dorsal hom in Chapter 6. Furthermore, discussions of the descending control systems have now been of Chapter 12. consolidated at the end The authors would like to express their appreciation for the help provided by several individuals. R.E.C. wishes to acknowledge the many things he learned about primary afferent neurons from conversations with Dr S. N. Lawson. He also thanks Lyn Shilling for her assistance with the typing. WDW thanks Dr Nada Lawand for her critical reading of parts of the manuscript, Rosaline Leigh for help with the manuscript, and Griselda Gonzales for preparing the illustrations.

Author : Ravi Balasubramanian,Veronica J. Santos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319030173

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The Human Hand as an Inspiration for Robot Hand Development by Ravi Balasubramanian,Veronica J. Santos Pdf

“The Human Hand as an Inspiration for Robot Hand Development” presents an edited collection of authoritative contributions in the area of robot hands. The results described in the volume are expected to lead to more robust, dependable, and inexpensive distributed systems such as those endowed with complex and advanced sensing, actuation, computation, and communication capabilities. The twenty-four chapters discuss the field of robotic grasping and manipulation viewed in light of the human hand’s capabilities and push the state-of-the-art in robot hand design and control. Topics discussed include human hand biomechanics, neural control, sensory feedback and perception, and robotic grasp and manipulation. This book will be useful for researchers from diverse areas such as robotics, biomechanics, neuroscience, and anthropologists.

Author : Kevin C. Wang,Rita A. Mukhtar
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1405104716

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Hardcore Neuroscience by Kevin C. Wang,Rita A. Mukhtar Pdf

Hardcore Neuroscience focuses on the essentials of neuroscience, as an ultra-high yield Step 1 review and an ideal course supplement. Figures and images help students visualize key concepts, and the concise, outline format allows rapid access to vital information. Critical "hardcore" facts are highlighted in the text, emphasizing the most heavily tested information for review.

Author : Rodney Rhoades,David R. Bell
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781768527

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Medical Physiology by Rodney Rhoades,David R. Bell Pdf

Now in its Third Edition, this text clearly and concisely presents the physiological principles that are essential to clinical medicine. Outstanding pedagogical features include Active Learning Objectives that emphasize problem-solving applications of basic principles; conceptual diagrams that help students visualize complex processes; case studies, Clinical Focus boxes, and From Bench to Bedside boxes; a comprehensive glossary; and online USMLE-style questions with answers and explanations. This edition features a new Immunology and Organ Function chapter and a completely rewritten and reorganized cardiovascular section. A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, an interactive question bank, case studies with practice questions, animations of complex processes, an image bank, and links for further study.

Author : Bruce Abernethy
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0736042768

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The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement by Bruce Abernethy Pdf

"This comprehensive book presents an integrated study of human movement and applies this knowledge to human performance and physical activity across the lifespan. The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Second Edition, considers basic methods and concepts, typical research questions, key historical developments, professional training and organizations, and suggestions for further reading within each subdiscipline. The authors offer a unique perspective on the subdisciplines by exploring not only the basic science but also the changes in human movement and movement potential that occur throughout the lifespan as well in response to training, practice, and other lifestyle factors.".

Author : Joseph Altman
Publisher : Ardent Media
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Organic Foundations of Animal Behavior by Joseph Altman Pdf