Textbook of Endocrine Physiology

• ISBN13: 9780195054439
• ISBN10: 0195054431
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1988-05-26
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Written primarily for medical and dental students, this text has a clear focus on the major functions of hormones, a solid grounding in biochemistry and molecular biology, and ample clinical correlations. With contributors from several disciplines, it provides authoritative treatment of each facet of endocrine physiology. Since the authors are from a single institution and have all participated in the course from which the text was developed, it has a unity that is rare in multicontributor volumes. Clearly written, generously illustrated, well balanced and up-to-date, this is an ideal text for students of the health professions.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Organization of the Endocrine System	p. 1
Genes and Hormones	p. 17
Mechanisms of Hormone Action	p. 49
Immune-Endocrine Interactions	p. 89
Assessment of Endocrine Function	p. 101
The Anterior Pituitary and Hypothalamus	p. 120
The Posterior Pituitary and Water Metabolism	p. 147
Sexual Differentiation	p. 167
Female Reproductive Function	p. 186
Male Reproductive Function	p. 226
Fertilization, Implantation, and Endocrinology of Pregnancy	p. 249
Growth Regulation	p. 274
The Thyroid	p. 294
The Adrenal Glands	p. 319
Calcium Homeostasis	p. 349
Glucose, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism	p. 377
Index	p. 407
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