Introduction to Basic Aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System: Volume 1

Introduction to Basic Aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System, Sixth Edition, Volume One is an all-encompassing reference on the autonomic nervous system's basic function, dysfunction and pathology. This volume describes the anatomy of the autonomic nervous system and its role in the regulation of blood pressure, body temperature, respiration, micturition, digestion and renal function. Additional chapters focus on the autonomic modulation of the neuroendocrine system, sexual function, and immunity. There is also a chapter on mummies and the autonomic nervous system.

With these chapters, readers will gain extensive knowledge on the autonomic nervous system's anatomy, functional organization and neurochemistry, which is critical to care for patients with autonomic disorders and guide patient-oriented research.

• Provides an extensive reference on the autonomic nervous system and its crucial functions and dysfunction
• Discusses all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology
• Outlines several physiological processes regulated by the autonomic nervous system, including thermoregulation, blood pressure, micturition, respiration, digestion and renal function
• Features chapters on the modulation of the neuroendocrine system, sexual function, immunity, and a new chapter on mummies and the autonomic nervous system

Dr. Appenzeller MD, PhD is Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico in the Departments of Neurology and Medicine. He is also President of the New Mexico Health Enhancement and Marathon Clinics.

Dr. Lamotte is a practicing neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology Movement Disorders and Autonomic Disorders at the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah. He received his medical degree from the University of Caen in France in 2010 and completed a neurology residency at the University Hospital of Caen, France. He then completed a second neurology residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, and a fellowship in Autonomic Disorders at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Lamotte’s research focuses on movements disorders and autonomic disorders.

Dr. Coon is an adult neurologist, with specialty interest in autonomic disorders and movement disorders. Board-certified in Neurology, she is Vice Chair of the American Academy of Neurology and also Vice Chair of the Examination Committee at the United Council for Neurological Subspecialties. She has won multiple awards, including the Don Summers Memorial Multiple System Atrophy Award from the American Autonomic Society, and the Lawrence C. McHenry Award (An Award for the History of Neurology) from the American Academy of Neurology.