How the Endocrine System Works
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2002
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-632-04556-3 (ISBN)
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-632-04556-3 (ISBN)
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Presents a collection of nine 'lectures' discussing the fundamental workings of the endocrine system in health and disease. This book provides an introduction to endocrinology. It focuses on function rather than anatomy and definition, so that you can reach an understanding of this intricate system.
Not just another overview book on endocrinology, "How the Endocrine System Works" presents a humorous and highly informative collection of nine easy-to-digest 'lectures' discussing the fundamental workings of the endocrine system in health and disease. This absorbing addition to the "How it Works" series provides a concise and scientifically reliable introduction to endocrinology without the use of broad glossary terms and extraneous detail that can make a text hard to follow. This book focuses on function rather than anatomy and definition, so that you can reach an appreciation and a clearer understanding of this intricate system. Students will find this book to be the perfect introduction to their entry-level courses, as well as a quick review for exams. Professionals will enjoy the simple approach to a complex topic, and the general reader will satisfy a basic curiosity about the glands and hormones of the human body.
Not just another overview book on endocrinology, "How the Endocrine System Works" presents a humorous and highly informative collection of nine easy-to-digest 'lectures' discussing the fundamental workings of the endocrine system in health and disease. This absorbing addition to the "How it Works" series provides a concise and scientifically reliable introduction to endocrinology without the use of broad glossary terms and extraneous detail that can make a text hard to follow. This book focuses on function rather than anatomy and definition, so that you can reach an appreciation and a clearer understanding of this intricate system. Students will find this book to be the perfect introduction to their entry-level courses, as well as a quick review for exams. Professionals will enjoy the simple approach to a complex topic, and the general reader will satisfy a basic curiosity about the glands and hormones of the human body.
Lecture 1. An Overview Lecture Lecture 2. Pituitary and Hypothalamus Lecture 3. The Thyroid Lecture Lecture 4. Adrenal Gland Lecture 5. Glucose Metabolism Lecture 6. Calcium MetabolismLecture 7. Reproductive EndocrinologyLecture 8. Lipid Disorders Lecture 9. Disorders of Multiple Endocrine Glands and Paraneoplastic Syndromes Glossary Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.12.2002 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 68 |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 278 mm |
| Gewicht | 284 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Endokrinologie |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-632-04556-6 / 0632045566 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-632-04556-3 / 9780632045563 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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