Brainstem mechanisms of behavior

Part 1 General tutorials: historical and introductory perspectives on brainstem-mediated behaviours fundamentals of brainstem anatomy - a behavioural perspective the behavioural readiness response sensory input and integration brainstem systems for the control of behavioural acts. Part 2 Special topics in current research: brainstem mechanisms of behaviour - comparative aspects brainstem control of behaviour - ontogenic aspects brainstem mediation of learning and memory brainstem modulation of nociception brainstem control of cardiovascular function brainstem respiratory neurons and their control during various behaviours brainstem influences on sexual behaviour brainstem modulation of rhythmic functions and behaviours behavioural inhibition brainstem mechanisms of slow-wave sleep and REM sleep.