central nervous system

Explores the human body's nervous system, detailing the anatomy and functions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Examines the localization of brain functions, explaining the physiology behind left and right brain activities. Examines the interaction of the spinal cord and nerve endings, details the five senses and sense organs, and describes the physiology of equilibrium.

Discusses advances in neuroscience, from brain-to-brain communication systems to thought-controlled limbs and brain-mapping technologies.

Everyone knows that the brain is responsible for our smarts and the spinal cord holds us up, but students may be surprised to learn how much more these powerhouses are responsible for. Together they control the nervous system. Without them, we would not be able to think, remember, digest nutrients, breathe, blink, swallow, and so much more. Featuring clear and arresting 3D illustrations, this volume takes readers through the brain and spinal cord, covering their parts and functions, and serves as a comprehensive introduction to the human body. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs.

Illustrations, photographs, and text provide an in-depth introduction to the human central nervous system and its functions.

Provides information about the medical and social aspects of multiple sclerosis.

The summer before entering sixth grade, Sammy, who was bright and inquisitive, suddenly began to exhibit disturbing behavior. He walked with his eyes shut, refused to bathe, and used his limbs instead of his hands to touch doorknobs and faucets. Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive behavior (OCD), and later Tourette's Syndrome, Sammy slipped further from reality. But his mother refused to accept the diagnosis and her research took her to the medical community's raging debate whether mental illness can be caused by infection.

Text and photographs take a look at how the brain works, how we think, our emotions, memories, and intelligence.

Explains the functions of the brain and nervous system, and how sensory experiences and information are processed.

Discusses the anatomy and physiology of the brain and spinal cord, the structure of the nervous system, and how humans think, feel, and move. Includes three-dimensional illustrations.