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Integrated Endocrinology

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ISBN-10: 0470688122

ISBN-13: 9780470688120

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: John Laycock, Karim Meeran

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Description:

This innovative textbook provides a readable, contemporary and fully integrated introduction to endocrine glands, their hormones and how their function relates to homeostasis. It explores the pathology of endocrine disease by relating the underpinning science through a wealth of clinical scenarios and examples. The book integrates basic and clinical aspects for a range of endocrine glands and their hormones and includes a number of specialist chapters that also address areas of intense research and clinical interest including the regulation of salt, appetite and endocrine-immune interactions. Provides a fully-integrated, scientific and clinical introduction to endocrinology. Includes a…    
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Book details

List price: $96.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 10/26/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.65" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Preface
The Molecular Basis of Hormones
The Hypothalamus and the Concept of Neurosecretion
The Pituitary Gland (1): The Anterior Lobe (Adenohypophysis)
The Pituitary Gland (2): The Posterior Lobe (Neurohypophysis)
Diseases of the Pituitary Gland
The Gonads (1): Testes
The Gonads (2): Ovaries
The Endocrine Control of Puberty
The Hormones of Pregnancy, Parturition and Lactation
The Adrenal Glands (1): Adrenal Cortex
The Adrenal Glands (2): Adrenal Medulla
The Endocrine Control of Salt and Water Balance
The Thyroid Gland and Its Iodothyronine Hormones
The Islets of Langerhans and Their Hormones
Diabetes Mellitus
The Gut-Brain Axis
Hormones, Endocrine Tumours and the Gut
The Parathyroids, the Endocrine Kidney and Calcium Regulation
The Genetics of Endocrine Tumours
Future Prospects
Index