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Nervous system. [electronic resource] /

By: Contributor(s): Series: Crash coursePublication details: Edinburgh : Mosby Elsevier, 2012.Edition: 4th ed. / Jenny RossDescription: x, 274 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)ISBN:
  • 9780723437710 (e-book)
  • 9780723436249 (pbk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 612.8 23
LOC classification:
  • QP361
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9780723436249
Contents:
Part I: Basic Medical Science of the Nervous System- Overview of the nervous system, cellular Physiology of the nervous system, Pharmacology of the central nervous system, The spinal cord, Somatosensation and the perception of pain, Motor control, Vision, Hearing, Olfaction and taste (gustation), The brainstem, Neuroendocrinology, The autonomic nervous system, The anatomy of higher function, Introduction to neuropsychology, Functional aspects of higher functions, Basic pathology, Pathology of the peripheral nerves and muscle, Neurogenetics; Part II: Clinical Assessment- Common presentations of neurological disease, The neurological assessment, Further investigations; Part III: Self-assessment- MCQs, SAQs, EMQs
Summary: The chapters in this book cover the development of the nervous system and disorders of development, the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, motor control, vision, the brainstem, neuroendocrinology, neurogenetics, and much more. Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-mmoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!
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E-book Bolton NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book Bridgewater Community NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book East Cheshire NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book Mid Cheshire NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
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E-book Stockport NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan
E-book Tameside and Glossop NHS Library Link to resource Not for loan

Previous ed.: published as by Mark Hughes and Thomas Miller. 2007.

Includes index.

Part I: Basic Medical Science of the Nervous System- Overview of the nervous system, cellular Physiology of the nervous system, Pharmacology of the central nervous system, The spinal cord, Somatosensation and the perception of pain, Motor control, Vision, Hearing, Olfaction and taste (gustation), The brainstem, Neuroendocrinology, The autonomic nervous system, The anatomy of higher function, Introduction to neuropsychology, Functional aspects of higher functions, Basic pathology, Pathology of the peripheral nerves and muscle, Neurogenetics; Part II: Clinical Assessment- Common presentations of neurological disease, The neurological assessment, Further investigations; Part III: Self-assessment- MCQs, SAQs, EMQs

The chapters in this book cover the development of the nervous system and disorders of development, the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, motor control, vision, the brainstem, neuroendocrinology, neurogenetics, and much more. Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-mmoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780723436249

Electronic reproduction. Browns Books For Students. Mode of access: World Wide Web.