The Physiology of Excitable Cells
4th Edition
- Author: David J. Aidley, University of East Anglia
- Date Published: September 1998
- availability: Available
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521574150
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The fourth edition of this highly successful text has been extensively revised and restructured to take account of the many recent advances in the subject and bring it right up to date. The classic observations of recent years can now be interpreted with the powerful new techniques of molecular biology. Consequently there is much new material throughout the book, including many new illustrations and extensive references to recent work. Its essential philosophy remains the same, though: fundamental concepts are clearly explained, and key experiments are examined in some detail. This textbook will be used by students of physiology, neuroscience, cell biology and biophysics. Specializing undergraduates and graduates as well as lecturers and researchers will find the text thorough and clearly written.
Read more- 40000 copies sold in previous three editions, a classic textbook for upper level undergraduates and graduate students
- The most up-to-date and clearly written textbook available (900 new references, includes advances in molecular biology, clearer structure)
- Covers a broad scope: nerve, sensory and muscle cells, with theory emphasized by key experimental evidence
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'This book provides a good overview of the subject matter. It includes discussion of a number of historically important experiments and data from a wide variety of species that will be of special interest to students and those seeking a broader context for recent advances in our knowledge of this subject. The numerous diagrams are clear, and often serve to clarify concepts presented in the text. The author's writing style is excellent - he has attained that delicate balance between including sufficient detail to interest knowledgeable readers, while maintaining exceptional clarity so that the book can be comprehended by those new to the field.' Quarterly Review of Biology
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- Edition: 4th Edition
- Date Published: September 1998
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521574150
- length: 490 pages
- dimensions: 254 x 194 x 29 mm
- weight: 1.245kg
- contains: 480 b/w illus. 24 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Part A. Foundations:
1. Introduction
2. Electrophysiological methods
3. The resting cell membrane
Part B. Nervous Conduction:
4. Electrical properties of the nerve axon
5. The ionic basis of nervous conduction
6. Voltage-gated channels
Part C. Synaptic Transmission:
7. Fast synaptic transmission
8. Neurotransmitter-gated channels
9. Slow synaptic transmission
10. Synthesis, release and fate of neurotransmitter
11. Learning-related changes at synapses
12. Electrotonic transmission and coupling
Part D. Sensory Cells:
13. The organization of sensory receptors
14. Mechanoreceptors
15. Photoreceptors
16. Chemoreceptors
17. Some other sensory receptors
Part E. Muscle Cells:
18. Mechanics and energetics of muscle
19. The contractile mechanism of muscle
20. Activation of muscular contraction
21. Varieties of muscle design
References
Index.
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