TY - BOOK ID - 32057888 TI - The integrative action of the autonomic nervous system : neurobiology of homeostasis PY - 2006 SN - 9780521845182 9780511541667 9780521067546 9780511226175 0511226179 0511222955 9780511222955 0511242603 9780511242601 051122429X 9780511224294 0511224966 9780511224966 0511225601 9780511225604 128055049X 9781280550492 051154166X 0521845181 0521845181 1107164109 9781107164109 9786610550494 6610550492 0511309287 9780511309281 PB - Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, DB - UniCat KW - Autonomic nervous system. KW - Nervous system. KW - Organs (Anatomy) KW - Neurosciences KW - Involuntary nervous system KW - Nervous system, Autonomic KW - Nervous system, Vegetative KW - Systema nervosum autonomicum KW - Vegetative nervous system KW - Nervous system KW - Autonomic Nervous System. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:32057888 AB - Almost all bodily functions are dependent on the functioning of the autonomic nervous system - from the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract, the evacuative and sexual organs, to the regulation of temperature, metabolism and tissue defence. Balanced functioning of this system is an important basis of our life and well-being. This book gives a detailed description of the cellular and integrative organization of the autonomic nervous system, covering both peripheral and central aspects. It brings to light modern neurobiological concepts that allow understanding of why the healthy system runs so smoothly and why its deterioration has such disastrous consequences. This academic reference volume will appeal to advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying the neurobiology of the autonomic nervous system within the various biological and medical sciences and will give access to ideas propagated in psychosomatic and alternative medicines. ER -