Overview

Autonomic ganglia are the sites of synaptic transmission in the peripheral nervous system. They are widely believed to function only as relay stations in the efferent pathways which control the vasculature and viscera. Autonomic Ganglia, the sixth volume of the Autonomic Nervous System book series, aims to challenge this view by reviewing aspects of our current understanding of the structure and integrative functions of ganglionic neurones and their connections. Recent research has concentrated on the membrane biophysics of synaptic transmission, the specification of functional pathways, connectivity with other central and peripheral neurones, the distribution and role of neuropeptides and the long and short-term modulation of autonomic signalling.

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Author:   A. J. McLachlan ,  Elspeth M. McLachlan
Publisher:   Harwood-Academic Publishers
Imprint:   Harwood-Academic Publishers
Volume:   v. 6.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.302kg
ISBN:  

9783718651481

ISBN 10:   3718651483
Pages:   620
Publication Date:   15 September 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Structure of Autonomic Ganglia - Chemical Neuroanatomy of Sympathetic Ganglia - Peptides in Autonomic Ganglion Cells: Expression and Release - Electrophysiological Properties of Autonomic Ganglion Cells - Properties of Nicotinic Post-synaptic Receptor Channels in Ganglia - Biochemical Gating for Voltage-gated Channels: Mechanisms for Slow Synaptic Potentials in Autonomic Ganglia - Long term Potentiation of Synaptic Transmission in the Sympathetic Ganglion: Multiple Types and Mechanisms - Ganglionic Transmission in vivo - Prevertebral, Pancreatic and Gallbladder Ganglia: Non-enteric Ganglia that are Involved in Gastrointestinal Function - Pelvic Ganglia - Development and Sexual Differentiation of Sympathetic Ganglia

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