
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Alexander Finlayson(Author)
Mosby (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 17. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
302 pages
978-0-7234-3427-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Part of the best-selling "Crash Course" series, this book focuses on the essential information students really need to know about the endocrine and reproductive systems. Comprehensive yet concise, it is more than just an exam crammer. Each component is considered in an integrated format, putting the basic sciences in clinical context. Highly illustrated with clear accessible text, it uses features such as Hints and Tips and Clinical Sketches to make the content easy to absorb and remember. An extensive self-assessment section allows the reader to test their knowledge and identify areas needing further study. Written by students for students, under faculty supervision, this new edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect current curricula and exam formats.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Undergraduate medical students throughout their course
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7234-3427-6 (9780723434276)
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Ronan O'Neill | Richard Murphy
Crash Course Endocrinology
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07/2012
4th Edition
Mosby
€52.18
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Content
Part I: Basic medical science Overview of the endocrine system. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The thyroid gland. The adrenal glands. The pancreas and diabetes. Up and coming hormones. Endocrine control of fluid balance. Endocrine control of calcium homeostasis. Endocrine control of growth. Endocrine syndromes of neoplastic origin. Development of the reproductive system. The female reproductive system. Disorder of the female reproductive system. The male reproductive system. The process of reproduction. Pregnancy and birth. Part II: Clinical assessment Common presentations of endocrine and reproductive disease. Clinical examination of the endocrine and reproductive systems. Investigations and imaging. Part III: Self-assessment