Neuroendocrine Control of Adaptation (eBook)

International Series of Monographs in Pure and Applied Biology

E. Endroczi, K. Lissak (Autoren)

P. Alexander, Z. M. Bacq (Herausgeber)

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2013 | 1. Auflage
194 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-1-4831-5035-2 (ISBN)

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The Neuroendocrine Control of Adaptation examines the mechanisms underlying the neuroendocrine control of adaptation. Topics covered include the anatomical and functional relationships between the adenohypophysis and the adrenal cortex; adrenocortical secretion at rest and under stress; ''specific adaptation'' in pituitary-adrenocortical function; and humoral regulation of the release of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The link between pituitary-adrenocortical and sexual activities with regard to the regulation of the central nervous system is also discussed. This book is comprised of nine chapters and begins with an analysis of the anatomical and functional connections between the adenohypophysis and the adrenal cortex, followed by a review of ACTH secretion at rest and under stress. Subsequent chapters explore humoral regulation of ACTH release; functional connections between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis, with emphasis on their role in the regulation of ACTH secretion; the function of the pituitary-adrenocortical system during development; and some physiological and pathological problems concerning the link between higher nervous activity and the pituitary-adrenocortical system. This monograph will be of particular value to physiologists.

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The Neuroendocrine Control of Adaptation examines the mechanisms underlying the neuroendocrine control of adaptation. Topics covered include the anatomical and functional relationships between the adenohypophysis and the adrenal cortex; adrenocortical secretion at rest and under stress; "e;"e;specific adaptation"e;"e; in pituitary-adrenocortical function; and humoral regulation of the release of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The link between pituitary-adrenocortical and sexual activities with regard to the regulation of the central nervous system is also discussed. This book is comprised of nine chapters and begins with an analysis of the anatomical and functional connections between the adenohypophysis and the adrenal cortex, followed by a review of ACTH secretion at rest and under stress. Subsequent chapters explore humoral regulation of ACTH release; functional connections between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis, with emphasis on their role in the regulation of ACTH secretion; the function of the pituitary-adrenocortical system during development; and some physiological and pathological problems concerning the link between higher nervous activity and the pituitary-adrenocortical system. This monograph will be of particular value to physiologists.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
The Neuroendocrine Control of Adaptation 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 7
Dedication 6
Foreword 9
Introduction 11
Chapter 1. Anatomical and Functional Connexions betweenthe Adenohy pophysis and the Adrenal Cortex 13
REFERENCES 16
Chapter 2. Adrenocortical Secretion at Rest and under Stress 17
(1) METABOLIC BASIS OF ADRENOCORTICAL SECRETION 17
(2) ANALYSIS OF THE HORMONES CONTAINED IN ADRENAL VENOUS BLOOD 20
(3) THE REGULATION OF THE SECRETION OF ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES 20
(4) PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE ACTIVATION OF ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONE SECRETION 27
REFERjENCES 31
Chapter 3. "Specific Adaptation'' in Pituitary-Adrenocortical Function 35
(1) ADRENAL SYNTHESIS OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN VITRO 37
(2) SPECIFIC AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE SECRETION OF ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES 39
(3) INFLUENCE OF INTERGLANDULAR AND FEED-BACK EFFECTS ON THE SECRETION OF ADRENOCORTICAL HORMONES 44
(4) CONNEXIONS BETWEEN THYROID AND ADRENOCORTICAL FUNCTIONS 52
(5) EFFECT OF HYPER-AND HYPOTHYROIDISM ON ADRENOCORTICAL ACTIVITY 54
(6) EFFECT OF THYROIDECTOMY AND TREATMENT WITH METHYLTHIOURACIL ON ADRENOCORTICAL ACTIVITY 55
(5)EFFECT OF HYPER- AND HYPOTHYROIDISM ON ADRENOCORTICAL ACTIVITY 56
(8) EFFECT OF TRANQUILLIZERS ON PITUITARY- ADRENOCORTICAL ACTIVITY 58
(9) SPECIFIC ADAPTATION OF ADRENOCORTICAL ACTIVITY 59
REFERENCES 63
Chapter 4. Humoral Regulation of the Release of ACTH 67
REFERENCES 78
Chapter 5. Functional Connexions between the Hypothalamus and the Adenohypophysis Their Role in the Regulationof the Secretion of ACTH
REFERENCES 93
Chapter 6. The Function of the Pituitary-Adrenocortical System during Development 96
REFERENCES 108
Chapter 7. Neural Control of Pituitary-Adrenocortical Function 114
REFERENCES 135
Chapter 8. Interrelations between Pituitary-Adrenocortical and Sexual Activities with Regard to Central Nervous Regulation 139
REFERENCES 149
Chapter 9. Some Physiological and Pathological Problems Concerning the Connexion between Higher Nervous Activity and the Pituitary-Adrenocortical System 151
REFERENCES 169
Conclusion 172
Name Index 175
Subject Index 189
OTHER TITLES IN THE DIVISION MODERN TRENDS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 193
OTHER DIVISIONS IN THE SERIES IN PURE AND APPLIED BIOLOGY 193

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.10.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• ISBN-10: 1-4831-5035-6 / 1483150356
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4831-5035-2 / 9781483150352