Principles of Neural Science, Sixth Edition
The gold standard of neuroscience texts―updated with hundreds of brand-new
images and fully revised content in every chapter
Eric Kandel
9781259642234
77 test bank questions with answers from all chapters
,Contents
General Introduction to Neural Science....................................................3
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology........................................................3
Neuroanatomy..........................................................................................4
Sensory Systems......................................................................................4
Motor Systems..........................................................................................5
Learning and Memory...............................................................................5
Neurodevelopment...................................................................................6
Neurological Disorders.............................................................................6
Advanced Topics in Neural Science..........................................................6
Integration and Higher Cognitive Functions.............................................7
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (ADVANCED)...................................7
Neuroanatomy (ADVANCED).....................................................................8
Sensory Systems (ADVANCED).................................................................8
Motor Systems (ADVANCED)....................................................................9
Learning and Memory (ADVANCED).........................................................9
Neurodevelopment (ADVANCED)............................................................10
Neurological Disorders (ADVANCED)......................................................10
Higher Cognitive Functions.....................................................................11
Emerging Topics in Neural Science.........................................................11
Neurotransmission and Synaptic Plasticity.............................................12
Sensory and Motor Systems...................................................................12
Higher Cognitive Functions and Consciousness.....................................12
, General Introduction to Neural Science
1. Q: What is the primary focus of Principles of Neural Science?
A: The book focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms
underlying brain function, behavior, and the principles of neural
organization.
2. Q: How does the book define the relationship between the
brain and behavior?
A: It emphasizes that behavior arises from the activity of neural
circuits, which process sensory inputs and generate motor outputs.
3. Q: Why is the study of neural science considered
interdisciplinary?
A: Neural science integrates biology, psychology, physics, and
computational modeling to understand the nervous system.
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
4. Q: What is the resting membrane potential, and why is it
important?
A: The resting membrane potential is the electrical charge
difference across the neuronal membrane, crucial for generating
action potentials.
5. Q: How do ion channels contribute to neuronal signaling?
A: Ion channels allow selective ions to flow across the membrane,
facilitating changes in voltage necessary for action potentials and
synaptic transmission.
6. Q: What role do sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) ions play
in action potentials?
A: Sodium influx depolarizes the neuron, initiating the action
potential, while potassium efflux repolarizes the membrane.
7. Q: What is the function of myelin, and which cells produce
it?
A: Myelin increases the conduction speed of action potentials.
Oligodendrocytes produce myelin in the central nervous system,
and Schwann cells do so in the peripheral nervous system.
8. Q: What are the key steps in neurotransmitter release?
A: Neurotransmitter release involves calcium influx at the
presynaptic terminal, vesicle fusion with the membrane, and
exocytosis of neurotransmitters.
The gold standard of neuroscience texts―updated with hundreds of brand-new
images and fully revised content in every chapter
Eric Kandel
9781259642234
77 test bank questions with answers from all chapters
,Contents
General Introduction to Neural Science....................................................3
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology........................................................3
Neuroanatomy..........................................................................................4
Sensory Systems......................................................................................4
Motor Systems..........................................................................................5
Learning and Memory...............................................................................5
Neurodevelopment...................................................................................6
Neurological Disorders.............................................................................6
Advanced Topics in Neural Science..........................................................6
Integration and Higher Cognitive Functions.............................................7
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (ADVANCED)...................................7
Neuroanatomy (ADVANCED).....................................................................8
Sensory Systems (ADVANCED).................................................................8
Motor Systems (ADVANCED)....................................................................9
Learning and Memory (ADVANCED).........................................................9
Neurodevelopment (ADVANCED)............................................................10
Neurological Disorders (ADVANCED)......................................................10
Higher Cognitive Functions.....................................................................11
Emerging Topics in Neural Science.........................................................11
Neurotransmission and Synaptic Plasticity.............................................12
Sensory and Motor Systems...................................................................12
Higher Cognitive Functions and Consciousness.....................................12
, General Introduction to Neural Science
1. Q: What is the primary focus of Principles of Neural Science?
A: The book focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms
underlying brain function, behavior, and the principles of neural
organization.
2. Q: How does the book define the relationship between the
brain and behavior?
A: It emphasizes that behavior arises from the activity of neural
circuits, which process sensory inputs and generate motor outputs.
3. Q: Why is the study of neural science considered
interdisciplinary?
A: Neural science integrates biology, psychology, physics, and
computational modeling to understand the nervous system.
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
4. Q: What is the resting membrane potential, and why is it
important?
A: The resting membrane potential is the electrical charge
difference across the neuronal membrane, crucial for generating
action potentials.
5. Q: How do ion channels contribute to neuronal signaling?
A: Ion channels allow selective ions to flow across the membrane,
facilitating changes in voltage necessary for action potentials and
synaptic transmission.
6. Q: What role do sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) ions play
in action potentials?
A: Sodium influx depolarizes the neuron, initiating the action
potential, while potassium efflux repolarizes the membrane.
7. Q: What is the function of myelin, and which cells produce
it?
A: Myelin increases the conduction speed of action potentials.
Oligodendrocytes produce myelin in the central nervous system,
and Schwann cells do so in the peripheral nervous system.
8. Q: What are the key steps in neurotransmitter release?
A: Neurotransmitter release involves calcium influx at the
presynaptic terminal, vesicle fusion with the membrane, and
exocytosis of neurotransmitters.
