Textbook of endocrine physiology
edited by William J. Kovacs, Sergio R. Ojeda.
Bok Engelsk 2012 · Electronic books.
Utgitt | Oxford ; New York : : Oxford University Press, , c2012.
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Omfang | 1 online resource (475 p.)
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Utgave | 6th ed.
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Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Cover; Contents; Contributors; 1. Organization of the Endocrine System; 2. Genes and Hormones; 3. Mechanisms of Hormone Action; 4. Assessment of Endocrine Function; 5. The Anterior Pituitary and Hypothalamus; 6. The Posterior Pituitary and Water Metabolism; 7. Sexual Differentiation; 8. Female Reproductive Function; 9. Male Reproductive Function; 10. Fertilization, Implantation, and Endocrinology of Pregnancy; 11. Growth Regulation; 12. The Thyroid; 13. The Adrenal Glands; 14. Calcium Homeostasis; 15. Glucose, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O. - PQ; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z. - The sixth edition of this highly popular text retains its comprehensive coverage of endocrine basics from previous editions while featuring entirely new chapters on several topics, including the assessment of endocrine function, sexual differentiation, growth regulation, the thyroid, the adrenals, and calcium homeostasis. Chapters have been updated and reorganized to make information easily accessible in concise form, and new figures and tables have been added to enhance the presentation of complex concepts. Fundamental principles of endocrine physiology are reinforced with illustrative exampl
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ISBN | 9780199744121
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