Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System 2/e

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This canon of autonomic neuroscience includes a lot of
information for its size. The 68 articles are divided into 13
chapters covering anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, clinical
evaluation of autonomic function, environmental and physical
stresses, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders,
paroxymal autonomic syncopes, catecholamine disorders, central
autonomic disorders, peripheral autonomic disorders, orthostatic
intolerance syndrome, and management of autonomic disorders.

Book Info.

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!

Features

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

Book Description

The autonomic nervous system controls the body's mechanism for
controlling blood pressure, heart rate and other functions
involved in the response to stress. This book presents the canon
of autonomic neuroscience to students, scientists and physicians
in a concise and accessible manner. This edition has been
greatly expanded and updated and includes all the latest
developments in the field of autonomic cardiovascular regulation
and neuroscience