Table of Contents

FOUNDATIONS Neuroscience: Past, Present, and Future Neurons and Glia The Neuronal Membrane at Rest The Action Potential Synaptic Transmission Neurotransmitter Systems The Structure of the Nervous System Appendix: An Illustrated Guide to Human Neuroanatomy SENSORY AND MOTOR SYSTEMS The Chemical Senses The Eye The Central Visual System The Auditory and Vestibular Systems The Somatic Sensory System Spinal Control of Movement Brain Control of Movement THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Chemical Control of the Brain and Behavior Motivation Sex and the Brain Brain Mechanisms of Emotion Brain Rhythms and Sleep Language Attention Mental Illness THE CHANGING BRAIN Wiring the Brain Memory Systems Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory Glossary References Index