Exploring the thalamus:
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Main Author: Sherman, S. Murray (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego Academic Press c2001
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description: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
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-302) and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 312 p.)
ISBN:9780123054609
0123054605
9781435603189
1435603184
9780080531489
0080531482
1281038237
9781281038234

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