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The Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System presents, in a readable and accessible format, key information about how the autonomic nervous system controls the body, particularly in response to stress.It represents the largest collection of world-wide autonomic nervous system authorities ever assembled in one book.It is especially suitable for students, scientists and physicians seeking key information about all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology in one convenient source.Providing up-to-date knowledge about basic and clinical autonomic neuroscience in a format designed to make learning easy and fun, this book is a must-have for any neuroscientist's bookshelf!

* Greatly amplified and updated from previous edition including the latest developments in the field of autonomic cardiovascular regulation and neuroscience
* Provides key information about all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology
* Discusses stress and how its effects on the body are mediated
* Compiles contributions by over 140 experts on the autonomic nervous system ... Read more

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The Primer Kicks Neuron Butt!!!
This is one of the most comprehensive and clear reviews of the autonomic system. I read this 1st during my Neuro rotation, and continue to reference it throughout my career.
A definite MUST HAVE for anyone serious about Neurology!

Primer -- a good starting point
This book provieds an excellent overview of the autonomic nervous system and the disorders that can have a devestating impact on those who suffer from dysautonomia. The book provides a breakdown of the disorders intosubcatagories and provides good reference materials as well as contactinformation for each of the authors. ... Read more

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Almost all bodily functions are dependent on the functioning of the autonomic nervous system - from the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract, the evacuative and sexual organs, to the regulation of temperature, metabolism and tissue defence. Balanced functioning of this system is an important basis of our life and well-being. This book gives a detailed description of the cellular and integrative organization of the autonomic nervous system, covering both peripheral and central aspects. It brings to light modern neurobiological concepts that allow understanding of why the healthy system runs so smoothly and why its deterioration has such disastrous consequences. This academic reference volume will appeal to advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying the neurobiology of the autonomic nervous system within the various biological and medical sciences and will give access to ideas propagated in psychosomatic and alternative medicines. ... Read more

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The neural control of airways is complex and recently a number of important advances have been made in our understanding of the mechanisms involved. These new aspects in our understanding of the cholinergic, adrenergic and neuropeptide control of airway function (including the nose) are covered in detail, as is the role of nerves in airway disease, rhinitis and the therapeutic implications of the new observations. As such this volume, like others in the series, will be of interest to the clinician as well as the research scientists. ... Read more

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New in Paperback

This fourth edition of Autonomic Failure covers the many recent advances made in our understandign of the autonomic nervous system.There are 20 new chapters and extensive revisions of all other contributions.

This book makes diagnosis increasingly precise by fully evaluating the underlying anatomical and functional deficits, thereby allowing more effective treatment.This new edition continues to provide practitioners from a variety of fields, including neurology, cardiology, geriatric medicine, diabetology and internal medicine, with a rational guide to aid in the recognition and management of autonomic disorders.

The new edition starts with an updated classification of the autonomic disorders and a history of the autonomic nervous system.The first two sections of the book deal with the fundamental aspects of autonomic structure, function and integration.There are new chapters dealing with neurobiology, nerve growth factors, genetic mutations, neural and hormonal control of the cerebral circulation, innervation of the lung and pathophysiological mechanisms causing nausea and vomiting.Advances in the clinical management of autonomic disorders are critically dependent on the bridge between the basic and applied sciences.

The third section of the book examines the many technological advances allowing non-invasive investigation of the autonomic nervous system.Section four examines the primary autonomic failure syndromes, in particular multiple system atrophy, the most common neurodegenerative disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system.

Section five looks at the major peripheral neuropathies, such as diabetes mellitus and includes new chapters on familial dysautonomia and amyloidosis.The sixth and final section has undergone major expansion as there are now many other disorders known to have considerable autonomic components. New chapters are included on neurocardiology, neurally mediated syncope, cardiac and rhythm causes of syncope, shock, migraine, disorders affecting cutaneous blood flow, the effects of drugs, chemicals and toxins, and ageing. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1921.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System is a description of the disorders which give rise to autonomic failure and orthostatic hypotension. Each chapter is prepared by an international authority in the diagnosis and treatment of that disorder. The language and terminology are clear to promote understanding of the clinical problems and the underlying concepts of basic science. The most recent data, especially that emanating from molecular biology, is included in the discussions of relevant diseases. The book will be an unparalleled source for information about this area of medicine and will provide a link for basic scientists who wish to familiarize themselves with clinical problems. ... Read more

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Univ. of Oxford, UK. Text for under- and postgraduate students, physiologists, pharmacologists, and clinical researchers. Emphasizes principles governing the function of the ANS and covers: anatomy, neuronal function, and the effectors of system and how they can be manipulated. Illustrated. Expanded-outline format. DNLM: Autonomic Nervous System--physiology. ... Read more

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The urogenital tract serves a number of complex functions which span from urine accumulation and expulsion to male and female reproductive functions. Owing to a remarkable anatomical and physiological complexity, the neural regulation of urogenital function has been poorly understood for a long time. The last fifteen years have witnessed a tremendous advancement in the knowledge about neural control of urogenital function and this book aims to give a concise but yet comprehensive view of this progress. Many of the discoveries reviewed here have lead to a better understanding of urogenital physiology and delineate the framework for a redefinition of the role of the nervous system in urogenital diseases. ... Read more

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In covering the field of autonomic neuroeffector mechanisms this book provides the base-line and philosophy from which the other books on specialised aspects of the autonomic nervous system will follow. The multi-disciplinary coverage in this text includes histology, pharmacology, biochemistry and physiology. There are details of fine structure, co-transmission, signal transduction and several chapters describing the biochemistry of synthesis, storage, release and inactivation of neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine, monoamines, purines and peptides. ... Read more

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Autonomic ganglia are the sites of synaptic transmission in the peripheral nervous system. They are widely believed to function only as relay stations in the efferent pathways which control the vasculature and viscera.Autonomic Ganglia, the sixth volume of the Autonomic Nervous System book series, aims to challenge this view by reviewing aspects of our current understanding of the structure and integrative functions of ganglionic neurones and their connections. Recent research has concentrated on the membrane biophysics of synaptic transmission, the specification of functional pathways, connectivity with other central and peripheral neurones, the distribution and role of neuropeptides and the long and short-term modulation of autonomic signalling. ... Read more

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Univ. of Milan, Italy. Handbook offers a comprehensive view of the status of current research on the autonomic nervous system, directions for future investigations, and implications for clinical medicine and public health. ... Read more

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Comparative Physiology and Evolution of the Autonomic Nervous System is an up-to-date account of the comparative physiology and functional anatomy of the autonomic nervous system, with an emphasis on non-mammalian vertebrates. The book starts with an overview of the field, and then discusses both "classical" (adrenergic and cholinergic) and non-adrenergic and non-cholinergic (NANC) types of neurotransmission. The account is then further developed by an examination of the autonomic nervous control of specific systems and organs. ... Read more

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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) supplies all innervated structures of the body other than skeletal muscle, and its effects are therefore pervasive. The range of available ANS-active compounds can effectively modulate any or all body systems. The ANS-active agents include drugs used to treat a wide spectrum of conditions including hypertension, myocardial insufficiency, migraine, nasal congestion, obesity, Parkinson's disease, and glaucoma. Drugs from an array of therapeutic categories, including vasodilators, muscle relaxants, gastroprokinetics, and bronchodilators, can be classified as ANS agents.

This Handbook contains records for all the major drugs that mimic or block the actions of ANS neurotransmitters or whose activities involve a direct effect on ANS neurotransmitter production, destruction or reuptake, or on junctional transmission. Monographs are provided for 1,996 ANS agents. For each main entry, the following information is provided: the chemical name and a list of proprietary names and synonyms; the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number; the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) number, and the Merck Index (12th edition) number. The physical properties of each compound are described and the known biological activity and indicated applications are presented. The structure of each compound is provided, together with a summary of the acute toxicity data associated with it, and the manufacturers and suppliers of the drug are also given. Indexes, including a master index of names and synonyms, are appended. ... Read more

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Aging of the Autonomic Nervous System is the first book devoted to the aging of the autonomic nervous system. The book presents the most recent findings on topics such as general aspects of the autonomic nervous system, main neurotransmitter systems, age-dependent changes of neuroeffector mechanisms in target organs, and therapeutic perspectives. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the possible consequences of these findings. Aging of the Autonomic Nervous System will be a useful volume for gerontologists and neuroscientists. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York and Washington : Nervous and mental disease publishing co.Publication date: 1919Subjects: Nervous SystemNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This is an intergated approach to exercise physiology explaining how the major systems are all affected by autonomic neural control during exercise. It considers physiology, energy metabolism, the cardiovascular, respiratory system and temperature regulation. These areas have been selected for their significance during exercise because of the crucial importance of the autonomic nervous system in their control. In each case resting physiology is described before the derangements caused by exercise are discussed. It also examines some of the factors which affect autonomic nervous activity during exercise, namely age, sex, training and drugs and considers the clinical application of applied physiology. The book is intended primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students in sport science with a specialist interest in exercise physiology. It is assumed that the reader will already have studied some physiology and physiology of exercises, and therefore this text is intended to supplement general textbooks and lecture material.Since exercise physiology provides a good example of a disturbance of homeostasis and the subsequent role of physiological control mechanisms to restore equilibrium, it is hoped that this text will also prove useful for students in medical and life sciences. ... Read more