
Textbook of Endocrine Physiology
Oxford University Press Inc
6th Edition
Published on 15. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-19-974412-1 (ISBN)
Description
The sixth edition of this highly popular text retains its comprehensive coverage of endocrine basics from previous editions while featuring entirely new chapters on several topics, including the assessment of endocrine function, sexual differentiation, growth regulation, the thyroid, the adrenals, and calcium homeostasis. Chapters have been updated and reorganized to make information easily accessible in concise form, and new figures and tables have been added to enhance the presentation of complex concepts. Fundamental principles of endocrine physiology are reinforced with illustrative examples from clinical observation and the limitations of current knowledge are properly identified. The ideal resource for students entering the field, the Textbook of Endocrine Physiology aims to provide for all a solid basis in fundamentals of endocrinology and for some, inspiration for the pursuit of advanced medical or graduate studies in the field.
Reviews / Votes
Review(s) from previous edition(s) provides a succinct account of basic endocrine function * Baslib Book List * The second and third chapters "Genes and Hormones" and "Mechanisms of Hormone Action" are clear and useful guides to understanding the molecular and biochemical bases of hormonal action ... valuable for the medical student. * General and Comparative Endocrinology 91 * the expertise of the contributors in their fields is evident throughout; and the approach and level of detail are appropriate in the UK for second-year preclinical students, for those studying endocrine options and for those in clinical years needing to refresh and apply their knowledge of physiology. * BM. A. Radcliffe, Experimental Physiology * Excellent introductory text. * Joseph Jarabak, University of Chicago * It is a must read for graduate students and fellows. * Doris Baktuska, M.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania * Excellent text. I would recommend it as required reading for all medical students. * Romesh Khardori, M.D., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine * Well written by the best experts in the field. * Michael D. Lumpkin, PhD, Georgetown University Medical School * This text succeeds in providing excellent, very readable coverage of the field of endocrinology. The clearness of writing is commendable. This text can be highly recommended for graduate level courses and for medical students beyond the first year. * Endocrine News * In summary, this textbook incorporates modern concepts inan excellent, readable, concise, and comprehensive introduction or review of endocrine physiology. * Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada * The coverage, readability, currency, and cost make Griffin and Ojeda's newest edition a best buy for classroom use or overall review purposes. * Item * It remains a solid text book of endocrinology written in a clear, no-nonsense style. * Physiology News, No 58 *More details
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
717 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-974412-1 (9780199744121)
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William J. Kovacs | Sergio R. Ojeda
Textbook of Endocrine Physiology
E-Book
11/2011
6th Edition
OUP eBook
€57.99
Available for download
Persons
William J. Kovacs is Professor of Medicine at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Sergio R. Ojeda is Senior Scientist and Head of the Division of Neuroscience at Oregon Regional Primate Research Center, Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.
Sergio R. Ojeda is Senior Scientist and Head of the Division of Neuroscience at Oregon Regional Primate Research Center, Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.
Editor
Professor of MedicineProfessor of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Senior Scientist and Head. Division of NeuroscieneSenior Scientist and Head. Division of Neurosciene, Oregonal Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
Content
Contributors ; 1. Organization of the Endocrine System ; 2. Genes and Hormones ; 3. Mechanisms of Hormone Action ; 4. Assessment of Endocrine Function ; 5. The Anterior Pituitary and Hypothalamus ; 6. The Posterior Pituitary and Water Metabolism ; 7. Sexual Differentiation ; 8. Female Reproductive Function ; 9. Male Reproductive Function ; 10. Fertilization, Implantation, and Endocrinology of Pregnancy ; 11. Growth Regulation ; 12. The Thyroid ; 13. The Adrenal Glands ; 14. Calcium Homeostasis ; 15. Glucose, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism ; Index