Serotoniergic Neurons and 5-Ht Receptors in the Cns

This volume provides an up-to-date & comprehensive overview of the anatomy, physiology, & basic & applied pharmacology of CNS serotonin neurons & serotonin receptor subtypes required for understanding the role(s) of serotonin in brain function & in behavior. The book comprises 28 chapters on various aspects of CNS serotonin neurons, such as their development, plasticity & transduction mechanisms, their structural & functional components involved in synaptic transmission, their physiological properties, their role in behavior, their putative involvement in neuropsychiatric diseases, & their role as targets of drugs used in the treatment of CNS disorders.Baumgarten, H. G. is the author of 'Serotoniergic Neurons and 5-Ht Receptors in the Cns' with ISBN 9783540667155 and ISBN 3540667156.