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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... synapse is the junction between two neurons . As such , the synapse is the region where communication between neurons occurs . In general NEURONS , SYNAPSES , AND THE BRAIN : A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE 9 Types of Neurons THE ...
... synapse is the junction between two neurons . As such , the synapse is the region where communication between neurons occurs . In general NEURONS , SYNAPSES , AND THE BRAIN : A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE 9 Types of Neurons THE ...
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... synapse- across the synapse to the postsynaptic neuron . In addition to this central tenet of synapse physiology , however , are findings that dendrites release certain neuro- transmitters , such as dopamine , resulting in a potentially ...
... synapse- across the synapse to the postsynaptic neuron . In addition to this central tenet of synapse physiology , however , are findings that dendrites release certain neuro- transmitters , such as dopamine , resulting in a potentially ...
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... synapse by trans- porting serotonin into the presynaptic neuron ( Suhara et al . , 2003 ) . Once inside the presynaptic neuron , the neurotransmitter is repackaged into vesicles ( Nagatsu , 2000 ) , where is stored until another action ...
... synapse by trans- porting serotonin into the presynaptic neuron ( Suhara et al . , 2003 ) . Once inside the presynaptic neuron , the neurotransmitter is repackaged into vesicles ( Nagatsu , 2000 ) , where is stored until another action ...
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