The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout.
Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.
The Endocrine System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases.
Systems of the Body Series:
1. Chapter 1: Introduction - p. iii 2. Chapter 2: Receptors and hormone action - p. g14 3. Chapter 3: The hypothalamus and pituitary part I: The hypothalamus and posterior pituitary - p. g25 4. Chapter 4: The hypothalamus and pituitary part II: The anterior pituitary - p. g37 5. Chapter 5: The adrenal glands part I: The adrenal medulla - p. g51 6. Chapter 6: The adrenal glands part II: The adrenal cortex - p. g60 7. Chapter 7: The thyroid gland - p. g74 8. Chapter 8: Hormonal control of reproduction part I: male reproductive system - p. g87 9. Chapter 9: Hormonal control of reproduction part II: Female reproductive system - p. g100 10. Chapter 10: Hormonal control of reproduction part III: Development and fertility - p. g114 11. Chapter 11: Insulin and the regulation of plasma glucose - p. g130 12. Chapter 12: Hormonal regulation of plasma calcium and calcium metabolism - p. g147 13. Chapter 13: Miscellaneous hormones - p. g161 14. Glossary - p. g172 15. Index - p. g172
The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout.
Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.
The Endocrine System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases.
Systems of the Body Series:
1. Chapter 1: Introduction - p. iii 2. Chapter 2: Receptors and hormone action - p. g14 3. Chapter 3: The hypothalamus and pituitary part I: The hypothalamus and posterior pituitary - p. g25 4. Chapter 4: The hypothalamus and pituitary part II: The anterior pituitary - p. g37 5. Chapter 5: The adrenal glands part I: The adrenal medulla - p. g51 6. Chapter 6: The adrenal glands part II: The adrenal cortex - p. g60 7. Chapter 7: The thyroid gland - p. g74 8. Chapter 8: Hormonal control of reproduction part I: male reproductive system - p. g87 9. Chapter 9: Hormonal control of reproduction part II: Female reproductive system - p. g100 10. Chapter 10: Hormonal control of reproduction part III: Development and fertility - p. g114 11. Chapter 11: Insulin and the regulation of plasma glucose - p. g130 12. Chapter 12: Hormonal regulation of plasma calcium and calcium metabolism - p. g147 13. Chapter 13: Miscellaneous hormones - p. g161 14. Glossary - p. g172 15. Index - p. g172
