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 Systems of the Body Series
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By
Joy Hinson, BSc, PhD, DSc, Reader in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Internal
Lead QM Research Ethics Committee, Centre for Endocrinology, WHRI, John Vane Science Centre, Barts and the London, Queen Mary School
of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
Peter Raven, BSc, PhD, MBBS, MRCP, MRCPsych, ILTM, Faculty Tutor (Biomedical Sciences), UCL; Director, Metabolic & Clinical Trials Unit, Royal Free & University College Medical School, UCL; Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Camden & Islington Mental Health Trust, London, UK
Shern Chew, BSc, MD, FRCP, Professor of Endocrine Medicine, Consultant Physician, Department of Endocrinology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
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Systems of the Body,
Description
An integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, together with enough clinical material for the first two years of the course.
Contents
Introduction. The hypothalamus and pituitary part I: the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary. The hypothalamus and pituitary part II:
the anterior pituitary. The adrenal glands. The thyroid gland. Hormonal control of reproduction part I: male reproductive system. Hormonal
control of reproduction part II: female reproductive system. Hormonal control of reproduction part III: sex hormones during development.
Insulin and the regulation of plasma glucose. Hormonal regulation of plasma calcium and calcium metabolism. Miscellaneous hormones.
Bibliographic & ordering Information
Paperback, 188 pages, publication date: JUL-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06237-7
ISBN-10: 0-443-06237-4
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 18 Jun 2008
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