The Endocrine System: Systems of the Body Series

by Joy P. Hinson Raven BSc, PhD, DSc, FHEA, Peter Raven BSc PhD MBBS MRCP MRCPsych FHEA, Shern L. Chew BSc, MD, FRCP

Overview

This is an integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.

One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.

Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.

The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.

There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702050770
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	07/19/2013
Series:	Systems of the Body
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	733,627
File size:	12 MB
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Table of Contents

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.

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The ideal companion for medical and health science students on integrated, systems-based courses