Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
| Author | : David C. Klein |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 498 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0195062507 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780195062502 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (502 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Suprachiasmatic Nucleus by : David C. Klein
Download or read book Suprachiasmatic Nucleus written by David C. Klein and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1991 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a conference funded by the National Institutes of Health, this timely book is the most up-to-date and definitive reference on the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), the part of the brain that controls circadian rhythms in mammals. These biological rhythms range from daily fluctuations in metabolism to seasonal and annual cycles. This book comprehensive and incisive review of the SCN covers anatomy and physiology, intrinsic SCN rhythms, circadian rhythms, neuropharmacology, transplants, and development.