Mind, Brain, and Drug: An Introduction to PsychopharmacologyCovering the basic principles of psychopharmacology, this textbook presents psychopharmacology and drugs of abuse in a readily understood manner. With all of the latest research and a straightforward, engaging writing style, Hedges offers complete coverage of the field without being unnecessarily detailed--and, as a result, provides students with a thorough introduction to this increasingly important area. |
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... cells of the body . Like other cells , neurons have a cell body that houses the subcellular organelles that are necessary for cell replication , the synthesis of proteins , and the production of en- ergy . Related to the processing and ...
... cells of the body . Like other cells , neurons have a cell body that houses the subcellular organelles that are necessary for cell replication , the synthesis of proteins , and the production of en- ergy . Related to the processing and ...
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... cell of the body . Components : Axon Hillock - Small protrusion from which the axon leaves the main cell body . Presynaptic Terminals - Specialized areas of axonal membrane that permit axons to contact other cells . located in the ...
... cell of the body . Components : Axon Hillock - Small protrusion from which the axon leaves the main cell body . Presynaptic Terminals - Specialized areas of axonal membrane that permit axons to contact other cells . located in the ...
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... cell , the so - called autoreceptors , which in some cases signal the presynaptic neuron to stop releasing the neu- rotransmitter ( White & Wang , 1984 ) . 2. The neurotransmitter also may bind to reuptake receptors , which transport ...
... cell , the so - called autoreceptors , which in some cases signal the presynaptic neuron to stop releasing the neu- rotransmitter ( White & Wang , 1984 ) . 2. The neurotransmitter also may bind to reuptake receptors , which transport ...
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