Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
Author | : Barry R. Komisaruk |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2017-03-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781315388052 |
ISBN-13 | : 1315388057 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Includes new research and comprehensive reviews of recent trends in behavioral neuroendocrinology, including sexual and maternal behavior and brain sexual differentiation. Presents a combination of historical perspective with diversification of the field, driven both by ideas and by innovative methodologies. Illustrates the wide-ranging impact of the field of behavioral neuroendocrinology on our understanding of the interaction among brain, hormones, and behavior. Provides information on the integration of hormonal, neurotransmitter, and functional neuroanatomical mechanisms underlying species-typical reproductive behavior, including clinical implications.