The Endocrine System

Systems of the Body Series
2. Revised Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7020-3372-8
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 196 Seiten, Format (B × H): 220 mm x 275 mm, Gewicht: 554 g

Reihe: Systems of the Body Series

This is an integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course. - One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.

- Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.

- The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.

- There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

Zielgruppe

Medical and other health science students

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hinson, Joy P.

Raven, Peter

Chew, Shern L.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. The hypothalamus and pituitary part I: the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary. The hypothalamus and pituitary part II: the anterior pituitary. The adrenal glands. The thyroid gland. Hormonal control of reproduction part I: male reproductive system. Hormonal control of reproduction part II: female reproductive system. Hormonal control of reproduction part III: sex hormones during development. Insulin and the regulation of plasma glucose. Hormonal regulation of plasma calcium and calcium metabolism. Miscellaneous hormones.