Maturation of the Nervous System

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Copyright Page
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List of Contributors
Pages v-vi

Introduction
Pages vii-viii

Acknowledgcments
Page ix

The Formation and Maintenance of Synaptic Connections as Illustrated by Studies of the Neuromuscular Junction Original Research Article
Pages 3-19
J.K.S. Jansen, W. Thompson, D.P. Kuffler

Neurotransmission and Specificity of Innervation in Mixed Culture of Embryonic Ciliary Ganglia and Skeletal Muscle Cells Original Research Article
Pages 21-29
Willem F. Stevens, Dirk W. Slaaf, Jacob Hooisma, Tom Magchielse, E. Meeter

Neurotrophic Influences in Tissue Culture Original Research Article
Pages 31-41
Willem F. Stevens, Jacob Hooisma, Dirk W. Slaaf, E. Meeter

Genetic and ‘Epigenetic’ Factors Regulating Synapse Formation in Vertebrate Cerebellum and Neuromuscular Junction Original Research Article
Pages 43-66
Jean-Pierre Changeux, Katsuhiko Mikoshiba

In Vitro Approaches to Positional Specification in the Retinal-Tectal System Original Research Article
Pages 69-76
Jack Lilien, Janne Balsamo

Synapse Selectivity in Somatic Afferent Systems Original Research Article
Pages 77-99
Robert E. Baker

Transplantation Techniques for the Study of Regeneration in the Central Nervous System Original Research Article
Pages 101-112
Ulf Stenevi, Anders Björklund

Neuroplasticity in the Hippocampal Formation Original Research Article
Pages 113-130
Gary Lynch, Christine Gall, Thomas V. Dunwiddie

Environmental and Genetic Determinants of Connectivity in the Central Nervous System — An Approach Through Dendritic Field Analysis Original Research Article
Pages 133-148
Martin Berry, Philip Bradley, Salvador Borges

Purkinje Cell Ontogeny: Formation and Maintenance of Spines Original Research Article
Pages 149-170
Constantino Sotelo

Development of the Hippocampus and Fascia Dentata: Morphological and Histochemical Aspects Original Research Article
Pages 171-190
Jens Zimmer

Hippocampal Mossy Fiber Development at the Ultrastructural Level Original Research Article
Pages 191-198
R. Victoria Stirling, T.V.P. Bliss

Non-Ketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH): An Inborn Error of Metabolism Affecting Brain Function Exclusively Original Research Article
Pages 199-207
C.J. de Groot, V. Boeli Everts, B.C.L. Touwen, F.A. Hommes

Influence of Early Anosmia on the Developing Olfactory Bulb Original Research Article
Pages 211-230
Esmail Meisami

Ontogenesis of the Visual Cortex of Rabbits and the Effects of Visual Deprivation Original Research Article
Pages 231-246
G. Vrensen

Influence of Stimulation on Cortical Development Original Research Article
Pages 247-260
John G. Parnavelas

Environmental Influences on the Neocortex in Later Life Original Research Article
Pages 261-274
Harry B.M. Uylings, Karel Kuypers, Wim A.M. Veltman

Fetal Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Development and Parturition Original Research Article
Pages 277-290
D.F. Swaab, G.J. Boer, K. Boer, J. Dogterom, F.W. van Leeuwen, M. Visser

Sexual Maturation and Differentiation: The Role of the Gonadal Steroids Original Research Article
Pages 291-308
Bruce S. McEwen

Gonadal Hormones and the Differentiation of Sexual and Aggressive Behavior and Learning in the Rat Original Research Article
Pages 309-325
N.E. van de Poll, J.P.C. de Bruin, H. van Dis, H.G. van Oyen

The Modulation of Memory Processes by Vasotocin, the Evolutionarily Oldest Neurosecretory Principle Original Research Article
Pages 327-336
D. de Wied, B. Bohus

Thyroid Hormones and Human Mental Development Original Research Article
Pages 337-346
A. Querido, N. Bleichrodt, R. Djokomoeljanto

Spontaneous Motor Rhythms in Early Life — Phenomenological and Neurophysiological Aspects Original Research Article
Pages 349-366
Michael Corner

The Development of Supraspinal Control of Spontaneous Motility in Chick Embryos Original Research Article
Pages 367-384
J. Sedláček

Possible Embryonic Origin of Sleep Interstrain Differences in the Mouse Original Research Article
Pages 385-392
J.L. Valatx

Ontogenesis of Some Sleep Regulations: Early Postnatal Impairment of the Monoaminergic Systems Original Research Article
Pages 393-405
Joëlle Adrien

The Development of Motivational Systems Original Research Article
Pages 407-418
R.F. Drewett

Subject Index
Pages 419-425