Cellular Physiology of Nerve and Muscle
Author | : Gary G. Matthews |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2013-06-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118687871 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118687876 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cellular Physiology of Nerve and Muscle written by Gary G. Matthews and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cellular Physiology of Nerve and Muscle, Fourth Editionoffers a state of the art introduction to the basic physical,electrical and chemical principles central to the function of nerveand muscle cells. The text begins with an overview of the origin ofelectrical membrane potential, then clearly illustrates thecellular physiology of nerve cells and muscle cells. Throughout,this new edition simplifies difficult concepts with accessiblemodels and straightforward descriptions of experimentalresults. An all-new introduction to electrical signaling in the nervoussystem. Expanded coverage of synaptic transmission and synapticplasticity. A quantitative overview of the electrical properties ofcells. New detailed illustrations.