The Endocrine System (2nd Ed.)

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. Content: Front-matter,Dedication,Copyright,PREFACE,ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSEntitled to full text1 - INTRODUCTION, Pages 1-14 2 - RECEPTORS AND HORMONE ACTION, Pages 15-26 3 - THE HYPOTHALAMUS AND PITUITARY PART I: THE HYPOTHALAMUS AND POSTERIOR PITUITARY, Pages 27-37 4 - THE HYPOTHALAMUS AND PITUITARY PART II: THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY, Pages 39-51 5 - THE ADRENAL GLANDS PART I: THE ADRENAL MEDULLA, Pages 53-60 6 - THE ADRENAL GLANDS PART II: THE ADRENAL CORTEX, Pages 61-74 7 - THE THYROID GLAND, Pages 75-86 8 - HORMONAL CONTROL OF REPRODUCTION PART I: MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, Pages 87-98 9 - HORMONAL CONTROL OF REPRODUCTION PART II: FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, Pages 99-113 10 - HORMONAL CONTROL OF REPRODUCTION PART III: DEVELOPMENT AND FERTILITY, Pages 115-127 11 - INSULIN AND THE REGULATION OF PLASMA GLUCOSE, Pages 129-145 12 - HORMONAL REGULATION OF PLASMA CALCIUM AND CALCIUM METABOLISM, Pages 147-159 13 - MISCELLANEOUS HORMONES, Pages 161-170 GLOSSARY, Pages 171-172 Index, Pages 173-185 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.

An illustrated guide to the endocrine system for medical and health science students that focuses on major diseases, with information on relevant anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.