Nervous system : structure and motor function

Author(s)

• Aidley, D. J.

Bibliographic Information

Nervous system : structure and motor function

[contributors, D.J. Aidley ... et al.]

（Comprehensive insect physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology / executive editors, G.A. Kerkut, L.I. Gilbert, v. 5）

Pergamon Press, 1985

1st ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In this volume the contributions provide the reader with full details of the development and structure of the nervous system both at the synaptic level and at the neuronal/interneuronal level. It provides details about aspects which insects have developed independently and, more importantly, aspects which they have in common with other classes. We know more about the detailed structure and function of the insect CNS than that of any other group of animals. Since the structure and circuitry are the major part in determining CNS function in motor control and coordinated movement, the insects lead the way over mammals and other vertebrates. This volume gives a clear and up-to-date account of the present state of knowledge and will be of value for many years to come.

Table of Contents

Structure of components of the nervous system, N J Lane. Development of the nervous system, J A Campos-Ortega & V Hartenstein. Nerve and muscle: electrical activity, Y Pichon & F M Ashcroft. Blood-brain barrier, J E Treherene. Synaptic transmission in the central nervous system, J J Callec. Insect nerve culture, D J Beadle & D Hicks. The insect ganglia, R de G Weevers. Brain structure, P G Mobbs. Stomatogastric nervous system, H Penzlin. Muscular contraction, D J Aidley. Walking and running, F Delcomyn. Swimming in aquatic insects, W Nachtigall. Flying, A E Kammer. Aerodynamics, P J Wilkin. Calliphora as a model system for analysing insect flight, W Nachtigall. Generation of motor activity and control of behaviour: the roles of neuromodulator octopamine, and the orchestration hypothesis, G Hoyle. Species index. Author index. Subject index.

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Details

• NCID: BA00202701
• ISBN:
  • 0080308066
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: xviii, 646 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QL495
  • DC19 : 595.7/01
  • NDLC : RA421
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Insects -- Physiology -- Collected works
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00201720