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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : électronique
Auteur(s) : Sherman, S. Murray
Titre(s) : Exploring the thalamus [Texte électronique] / S. Murray Sherman, R.W. Guillery
Publication : San Diego : Academic Press, cop. 2001
Description matérielle : 1 ressource dématérialisée
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-302) and index
The thalamus is a group of cells placed centrally in the brain that serve a critical
role in controlling how both sensory and motor signals are passed from one part of
the cerebral cortex to another. Essentially, all information reaching the cerebral
cortex and thus consciousness is relayed through the thalamus. The role of the thalamus
in controlling the flow of information (such as visual, auditory, and motor) to the
cortex has only recently begun to be understood. This book provides an in-depth look
at the function of the thalamus and its role as relayer of information to the cerebral
cortex. The authors explore how the thalamus controls messages that are passed to
the cortex and they introduce the novel suggestion that the thalamus serves a critical
role in controlling how messages pass from one part of the cortex to another. Exploring
the Thalamus is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference for researchers. It discusses
problems concerning the function and structure of the thalamus and concludes each
chapter with thought-provoking questions regarding future research. Key Features:
* Focuses on thalamocortical interrelationships * Discusses important problems concerning
the function and structure of the thalamus * Concludes each chapter with thought-provoking
questions requiring future research
Autre(s) auteur(s) : Guillery, Ray W. (1929-2017). Fonction indéterminée
Sujet(s) : Neuroanatomie
Cerveau -- Physiologie
Thalamus
Nerfs
Indice(s) Dewey :
612.826 2 (23e éd.) = Diencéphale (physiologie humaine)
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9780123054609
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb44632669s
Notice n° :
FRBNF44632669
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : Introduction -- ; The nerve cells of the thalamus -- ; The afferent axons to the thalamus
-- ; Intrinsic cell properties -- ; Synaptic properties -- ; Function of burst and
tonic response modes in the thalamocortical relay -- ; Maps in the brain -- ; Two
types in thalamic relay -- ; Drivers and modulators -- ; Overview.