Basic Medical Endocrinology,
Edition 3
Editors:
By H. Maurice Goodman
Publication Date:
28 Feb 2003
Basic Medical Endocrinology, Third 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 four decades of teaching experience.
This book is richly illustrated with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the thirteen in-depth chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading' list.
* Richly illustrated with over 200 illustrations
* IThirteen in-depth chapters incorporating the latest insights gleaned from rapidly expanding genetic studies of humans and rodents
* Author has taught subject for over 40 years
This book is richly illustrated with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the thirteen in-depth chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading' list.
Key Features
* Single authorship provides continuity and consistency between chapters* Richly illustrated with over 200 illustrations
* IThirteen in-depth chapters incorporating the latest insights gleaned from rapidly expanding genetic studies of humans and rodents
* Author has taught subject for over 40 years
Introduction
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Glands
The Pancreatic Islets
Principles of Hormonal Integration
Regulation of Sodium and Water Balance
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Hormonal Regulation of Fuel Metabolism
Hormonal Control of Growth
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Male
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: Pregnancy and Lactation
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Glands
The Pancreatic Islets
Principles of Hormonal Integration
Regulation of Sodium and Water Balance
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Hormonal Regulation of Fuel Metabolism
Hormonal Control of Growth
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Male
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: Pregnancy and Lactation
ISBN:
9780122904219
Page Count: 496
Retail Price (USD)
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Goodman: BASIC MEDICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY (1988, Raven Press, ASIN: 0881673951)
Students, researchers, and professionals in endocrinology and bone/mineral research.
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