The Endocrine System
Systems of the Body Series
Published on 16. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
188 pages
978-0-443-06237-7 (ISBN)
Description
An integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, together with enough clinical material for the first two years of the course.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Medical Students
Illustrations
160 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-06237-7 (9780443062377)
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Persons
Dr Joy Hinson, Reader in molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Department of Endocrinology, Barts and the London, Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
Dr Peter Raven, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK
Dr S. L. Chew, Department of Endocrinology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
Dr Peter Raven, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK
Dr S. L. Chew, Department of Endocrinology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
Content
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.