How the Endocrine System Works
Published on 18. October 2013
304 pages
978-1-118-85482-2 (ISBN)
Description
Not just another overview book on endocrinology,How theEndocrine System Works presents a humorous and highlyinformative collection of nine easy-to-digest "lectures" discussingthe fundamental workings of the endocrine system in health anddisease.
This absorbing addition to the "How it Works" series provides aconcise and scientifically reliable introduction to endocrinologywithout the use of broad glossary terms and extraneous detail thatcan make a text hard to follow. This book focuses on functionrather than anatomy and definition, so that you can reach anappreciation and a clearer understanding of this intricatesystem.
Students will find this book to be the perfect introduction totheir entry-level courses, as well as a quick review for exams.Professionals will enjoy the simple approach to a complex topic,and the general reader will satisfy a basic curiosity about theglands and hormones of the human body.
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Dr. James Matthew Neal, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Muncie, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Jay County Hospital.
Content
How to Use This Book 1
Lecture 1. An Overview 3
Lecture 2. Pituitary and Hypothalamus 13
Lecture 3. The Thyroid 23
Lecture 4. Adrenal Gland 33
Lecture 5. Glucose Metabolism 41
Lecture 6. Calcium Metabolism 57
Lecture 7. Reproductive Endocrinology 67
Lecture 8. Lipid Disorders 79
Lecture 9. Disorders of Multiple Endocrine Glands and Paraneoplastic Syndromes 87
Glossary 91
Index 9
