Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Hildebrandt, Jeff.
2. Smith, Dan.
3. Great Pacific Media (Firm)

Description

1. 1 videodisc (39 min., 16 sec.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in. +

Summary

1. Provides an introduction to the components and functions of the human nervous system.

Series statement

1. Basics of biology. Basics of anatomy

Uniform title

1. Basics of biology. Basics of anatomy.

Alternative title

1. Neurons, networks, and the human brain

Subject

1. Nervous system
2. Brain
3. Neurons

Genre/Form

1. Nonfiction films.

Contents

1. Neuron structure & function -- Neuron activity -- Resting potential -- Triggering action potentials -- Sodium-potassium pumps -- Conduction of action potentials -- Saltatory conduction -- The synapse -- Integration of synaptic potentials -- Nervous system functions -- Identifying type & intensity of stimulus -- Integrating information & responding to stimuli -- Neural networks -- The peripheral nervous system -- The central nervous system -- The spinal cord -- The brain -- The hindbrain -- The midbrain -- The forebrain -- The thalamus -- The limbic system -- The forebrain cerebrum.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. Widescreen format.
2. Special features include: PDF teacher's guide.

System details (note)

1. DVD.