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Basic Medical Endocrinology

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ISBN-10: 0123739756

ISBN-13: 9780123739759

Edition: 4th 2009

Authors: Elizabeth H. Holt, Harry E. Peery

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Basic Medical Endocrinology, Fourth Edition provides up-to-date coverage of rapidly unfolding advances in the understanding of hormones involved in regulating most aspects of bodily functions. The discussion focuses on molecular and cellular aspects of hormone production and action firmly rooted in the context of integrative physiology. Topics are approached from the perspective of a physiologist with over 40 years of teaching experience. This fourth edition is richly illustrated in full color with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the fourteen chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading'…    
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Book details

List price: $79.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 8/15/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 344
Size: 8.46" wide x 10.87" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English

Dr. Holt was the co-director of the Endocrine Neoplasia Group; the Connecticut Endocrine Society President (2006); recognized as Connecticut Magazine Top Docotrs in 205 and 2016.

.Dr. Peery is an assistant professor and teaches medical students at the Cumming School of Medicine. He received his PhD from the University of Saskatchewan and focused his research on the pathogenesis of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, cancer biomarkers, and endometriosis. Dr. Peery holds a Masters degree in microbiology (Ohio State University), and a PhD in molecular neuropharmacology (University of Saskatchewan).

List of Figures
Introduction
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Glands
Principles of Hormonal Integration
Hormones of the Gastrointestinal Tract
The Pancreatic Islets
Hormonal Regulation of Fuel Metabolism
Regulation of Salt and Water Balance
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Balance
Hormonal Control of Growth
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Male
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: The Menstrual Cycle
Hormonal Control of Pregnancy and Lactation
Index