Endocrine Physiology

3rd Edition Patricia E. Molina ISBN: 0071613013 / 9780071613019 Purchase

Key Features

• Valuable first chapter describing the organization of the endocrine system, as well as general concepts of hormone production and release, transport and metabolic fate, and cellular mechanisms of action
• Eight additional chapters discussing specific endocrine systems, detailing the specific hormone produced by each in the context of the regulation of its production and release, the target physiologic actions, and the implications of excess or deficiency in its production of hormone action
• Concluding chapter illustrating how the individual endocrine systems dynamically interact in maintaining homeostasis
• Chapters include learning aids such as Q&As, key concepts, clinical examples, diagram illustrations, and chapter objectives
• Concise Yet Complete:
  General Principals of Endocrine Physiology, The Hypothalamus & Posterior Pituitary Glant, Anterior Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathroid Gland & CA PO Regulation, Adrenal Gland, Endocrine Pancreas, Male Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System, Endocrine Integration of Energy & Electrolyte Balance