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Beyond Neurotransmission - Neuromodulation and its Importance for Information Processing (Hardcover)
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Beyond Neurotransmission - Neuromodulation and its Importance for Information Processing (Hardcover)
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There are many modes of communication that neurons use to transmit
information besides what has come to be called neurotransmission.
Many of these other types of communication can be classified as
neuromodulatory, where instead of conveying excitation or
inhibition, the signal from one neuron changes the properties of
other neurons or synapses. This form of neuronal communication is
often overlooked by systems physiologists, but it is extremely
prevalent in the nervous system and needs to be included in any
description of how the nervous system processes information. This
book provides the foundations for understanding the cellular and
molecular basis for neuromodulatory effects. It illustrates some
key examples of the roles played by neuromodulation in sensory
processing, neuromuscular transmission, generation of motor
behaviours, and learning. Finally, the book seeks to point out
areas that are likely to be of importance in the future study of
information processing by the nervous system. For neurobiology
students and researchers, the book summarizes a vast amount of
research, and puts it into the context of how these cellular
mechanisms are used in systems of neurons. By spanning the levels
of analysis from sub-cellular mechanisms through cellular
properties and neuronal systems to behaviour, the book provides a
framework for understanding this currently exploding field of
research. It is accessible to anyone with a basic understanding of
neurobiology, but is in depth enough to satisfy readers who are
very familiar with the field.
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