Hormones Of The Limbic System

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0123815320

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Hormones of the Limbic System by Anonim Pdf

First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. The Editorial Board now reflects expertise in the field of hormone action, vitamin action, X-ray crystal structure, physiology, and enzyme mechanisms. Under the capable and qualified editorial leadership of Dr. Gerald Litwack, Vitamins and Hormones continues to publish cutting-edge reviews of interest to endocrinologists, biochemists, nutritionists, pharmacologists, cell biologists, and molecular biologists. Others interested in the structure and function of biologically active molecules like hormones and vitamins will, as always, turn to this series for comprehensive reviews by leading contributors to this and related disciplines. This volume focuses on hormones of the limbic system. Longest running series published by Academic Press Contributions by leading international authorities

Author : Quinn Spencer
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1983216283

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Hypothalamus by Quinn Spencer Pdf

How do you help your hypothalamus function more effectively? If you have a basic idea of what the hypothalamus does, you probably know how important it is to keep it healthy and have it function in an optimal way. The hypothalamus is there for the regulation of specific metabolic processes and other activities that relate to the autonomic nervous system. It synthesizes and secretes neurohormones, called releasing hormones or hypothalamic hormones, and these in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pituitary hormones. Not only will this book touch on the most important aspects of that small part in our brain called the hypothalamus, but it will also provide solutions to health, injuries, and other problems connected to the hypothalamus. The book covers topics such as: Its role in motivation, decision-making, and behavioral patterns.. The connection between the hypothalamus and weight loss. What to do with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland after a head injury. Sleep patterns and fevers that get regulated partially by that essential part in your brains. Hypothalamus disorders - what you should know about them. How to get your brain in top shape and have it perform better. In the art of brain science, and for the sake of understanding our own selves better, it is crucial to learn about the hypothalamus and what it does. On top of that, how to stimulate that part of our cerebrum for optimal brain activity and healthy functioning, can make a major difference in your life. Add this book to your cart. I guarantee you that you'll learn something new.

Author : Federico Bermudez-Rattoni
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420008412

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Neural Plasticity and Memory by Federico Bermudez-Rattoni Pdf

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary review, Neural Plasticity and Memory: From Genes to Brain Imaging provides an in-depth, up-to-date analysis of the study of the neurobiology of memory. Leading specialists share their scientific experience in the field, covering a wide range of topics where molecular, genetic, behavioral, and brain imaging techniques have been used to investigate how cellular and brain circuits may be modified by experience. In each chapter, researchers present findings and explain their innovative methodologies. The book begins by introducing key issues and providing a historical overview of the field of memory consolidation. The following chapters review the putative genetic and molecular mechanisms of cell plasticity, elaborating on how experience could induce gene and protein expression and describing their role in synaptic plasticity underlying memory formation. They explore how putative modifications of brain circuits and synaptic elements through experience can become relatively permanent and hence improve brain function. Interdisciplinary reviews focus on how nerve cell circuitry, molecular expression, neurotransmitter release, and electrical activity are modified during the acquisition and consolidation of long-term memory. The book also covers receptor activation/deactivation by different neurotransmitters that enable the intracellular activation of second messengers during memory formation. It concludes with a summary of current research on the modulation and regulation that different neurotransmitters and stress hormones have on formation and consolidation of memory.

Author : National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309045292

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Discovering the Brain by National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman Pdf

The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."

Author : Bernard T. Donovan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1985-08-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521258814

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Hormones and Human Behaviour by Bernard T. Donovan Pdf

This 1985 book provides an account of knowledge concerning the influence of hormones on human behaviour, largely from a physiological point of view. The topics covered include the control of eating, drinking, sexual behaviour, emotional behaviour, learning and memory, as well as the ways in which psychiatric states may affect these activities.

Author : Vladimir Patchev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1597342513

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Steroid Hormone-Dependent Organization of Neuroendocrine Functions by Vladimir Patchev Pdf

Steroid hormone influences on neural circuits throughout life largely determine the quality of the "dialogue" between the endocrine and nervous system, and thus, the function of adaptive mechanisms. This work provides a summary of "classic" knowledge on steroid actions in the brain, and addresses several novel and less explored issues, such as sex steriod-induced gender dichotomy in stress responsiveness, developmental effects of adrenal steroids on brain functions, contribution of steroid hormones to the structural plasticity of the limbic system, and the role of neurosteroids in the developm.

Author : Richard E. Brown
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521426650

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An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology by Richard E. Brown Pdf

This book is designed as an introductory text in neuroendocrinology; the study of the interaction between the brain and endocrine system and the influence of this on behaviour. The endocrine glands, pituitary gland and hypothalamus and their interactions and hormones are discussed. The action of steroid and thyroid hormone receptors and the regulation of target cell response to hormones is examined. The function of neuropeptides is discussed with respect to the neuroendocrine system and behaviour. The neuroimmune system and lymphokines are described and the interaction between the neuroendocrine and neuroimmune systems discussed. Finally, methods for studying hormonal influences on behaviour are outlined. Each chapter has review and essay questions designed for advanced students and honours or graduate students with a background in neuroscience, respectively.

Author : Paolo Sassone-Corsi,Yves Christen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319270692

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A Time for Metabolism and Hormones by Paolo Sassone-Corsi,Yves Christen Pdf

Recent years have seen spectacular advances in the field of circadian biology. These have attracted the interest of researchers in many fields, including endocrinology, neurosciences, cancer, and behavior. By integrating a circadian view within the fields of endocrinology and metabolism, researchers will be able to reveal many, yet-unsuspected aspects of how organisms cope with changes in the environment and subsequent control of homeostasis. This field is opening new avenues in our understanding of metabolism and endocrinology. A panel of the most distinguished investigators in the field gathered together to discuss the present state and the future of the field. The editors trust that this volume will be of use to those colleagues who will be picking up the challenge to unravel how the circadian clock can be targeted for the future development of specific pharmacological strategies toward a number of pathologies.

Author : R. Gabriel Joseph
Publisher : Science Publishers
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1938024524

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Limbic System: Amygdala, Hypothalamus, Septal Nuclei, Cingulate, Hippocampus: Emotion, Memory, Language, Development, Evolution, Love by R. Gabriel Joseph Pdf

The Neuroscience of Feelings, Emotions, and Our Darkest Impulses. This introductory text provides a detailed overview of those brains structures which control or mediate all aspects of emotion, memory, rage, violence, and sexuality: the hippocampus, amygdala, hypothalamus, and septal nuclei.

Author : Anne G. Osborn,Kathleen B. Digre
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323448291

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Imaging in Neurology E-Book by Anne G. Osborn,Kathleen B. Digre Pdf

Written by two renowned leaders in neuroradiology and neurology, this unique reference is a high-level imaging resource ideal for today’s clinical neurologist or neuroscientist. Using straightforward, jargon-free prose, this book provides an overview of neurological disorders coupled with typical imaging findings — all designed for use at the point of care. You will be expertly guided throughout, from radiologic appearance and the significance of the imaging findings to the next appropriate steps in effective patient care. Discusses radiologic appearances of common neurological diseases, their significance, and the next steps in patient care in a clear manner perfectly suited for neurologists or neuroscientists Provides high-level information from both a neuroradiologist and a neurologist, making it a balanced and appropriate clinical reference for day-to-day neurology practice Covers imaging in stroke, infectious disease, brain malformations, tumors, and more Keeps you up-to-date with unusual emerging neurologic disorders, such as Susac syndrome, West Nile Virus, and IRIS

Author : Gale Maleskey,Mary S. Kittel
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1579543561

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The Hormone Connection by Gale Maleskey,Mary S. Kittel Pdf

Explains how a hormonal imbalance can contribute to dozens of physical and emotional ailments, including fatigue, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression, and furnishes a number of self-help strategies for relieving more than forty different conditions.

Author : Laurival Antonio De Luca Jr.,Jose Vanderlei Menani,Alan Kim Johnson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466506930

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Neurobiology of Body Fluid Homeostasis by Laurival Antonio De Luca Jr.,Jose Vanderlei Menani,Alan Kim Johnson Pdf

A timely symposium entitled Body-Fluid Homeostasis: Transduction and Integration was held at Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil in 2011. This meeting was convened as an official satellite of a joint gathering of the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience (ISAN) and the American Autonomic Society (AAS) held in Buzios, Rio de Janeiro. Broad international participation at this event generated stimulating discussion among the invited speakers, leading to the publication of Neurobiology of Body Fluid Homeostasis: Transduction and Integration. Drawn from the proceedings and filled with rich examples of integrative neurobiology and regulatory physiology, this volume: Provides updated research using human and animal models for the control of bodily fluids, thirst, and salt appetite Explores neural and endocrine control of body fluid balance, arterial pressure, thermoregulation, and ingestive behavior Discusses recent developments in molecular genetics, cell biology, and behavioral plasticity Reviews key aspects of brain serotonin and steroid and peptide control of fluid consumption and arterial pressure The book highlights research conducted by leading scientists on signal transduction and sensory afferent mechanisms, molecular genetics, perinatal and adult long-term influences on regulation, central neural integrative circuitry, and autonomic/neuroendocrine effector systems. The findings discussed by the learned contributors are relevant for a basic understanding of disorders such as heat injury, hypertension, and excess salt intake. A unique reference on the neurobiology of body fluid homeostasis, this volume is certain to fuel additional research and stimulate further debate on the topic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0080559360

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The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis by Anonim Pdf

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis controls reactions to stress and regulates various body processes such as digestion, the immune system, mood and sexuality, and energy usage. This volume focuses on the role it plays in the immune system and provides substantive experimental and clinical data to support current understanding in the field, and potential applications of this knowledge in the treatment of disease. * Evidence presented in this book suggests that the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems form the Neuroendoimmune Supersystem, which integrates all the biological functions of higher organisms both in health and disease for their entire life cycle. * Contributors include both the scientists who initiated the work on the HPA axis and on the autonomic nervous system, and those who joined the field later.

Author : Donald W. Pfaff
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 957 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Brain
ISBN : 9780125321044

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Hormones, Brain and Behavior by Donald W. Pfaff Pdf

Author : David L. Clark,Nashaat N. Boutros,Mario F. Mendez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521840503

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The Brain and Behavior by David L. Clark,Nashaat N. Boutros,Mario F. Mendez Pdf

New edition building on the success of previous one. Retains core aim of providing an accessible introduction to behavioral neuroanatomy.