Central regulation of autonomic functions / / edited by Arthur D. Loewy, K. Michael Spyer

• Pubblicazione: Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , 2023
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: xii, 390 p. : ill
• Disciplina: 612.8/9
• Soggetto topico: Autonomic nervous system - Physiology; Autonomic Nervous System - physiology
• Persona (resp. second.): LoewyArthur D.; SpyerK. Michael
• Note generali: Previously issued in print: 1990.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System: An Overview -- 2 Adrenergic Receptors in the Autonomic Nervous System -- 3 Cholinergic Receptors -- 4 Sympathetic Preganglionic Neurons: Cytoarchitecture, Ultrastructure, and Biophysical Properties -- 5 Vagal Preganglionic Neurons -- 6 Central Autonomic Pathways -- 7 Sensory Innervation of the Viscera -- 8 Central Determinants of Sympathetic Nerve Discharge -- 9 Role of the Ventral Medulla Oblongata in Blood Pressure Regulation -- 10 The Central Nervous Organization of Reflex Circulatory Control -- 11 Cardiorespiratory Control -- 12 Role of the Cerebral Cortex in Autonomic Function -- 13 Neural Regulation of Vasopressin-Containing Hypothalamic Neurons and the Role of Vasopressin in Cardiovascular Function -- 14 Circumventricular Organs and Their Role in Visceral Functions -- 15 Autonomic Control of the Eye -- 16 Autonomic Control of Endocrine Pancreatic and Adrenal Function -- 17 Autonomic Regulation of the Urinary Bladder and Sexual Organs -- 18 Functions of the Sympathetic Innervation of the Skin -- 19 Autonomic Changes in Affective Behavior -- 20 Alterations in Autonomic Functions During Sleep -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Z.
• Sommario/riassunto: A unique text, relating the dramatic advances of modern neurobiology to the understanding of the structure and function of the autonomic nervous system. It provides a clear view of the central neuronal components involved in autonomic control. It is illustrated with line drawings that summarize concepts presented in the text.
• Titolo autorizzato: Central regulation of autonomic functions
• ISBN: 0-19-772965-7; 1-280-44011-2; 0-19-976311-9; 9786610440115; 1-4294-0150-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910956257903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Oxford scholarship online.