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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - JOY P HINSON RAVEN PETER...

The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical
and other health science students following today¿s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly
revised and updated in this third edition  each volume presents the core knowledge of basic
science and clinical conditions that medical students need  providing a concise  fully
integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally
arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to
current practice  with links to clinical skills  clinical investigation and therapeutics made
clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete  enhanced
eBook version  offering easy anytime  anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to
check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Endocrine System provides highly
accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case
histories  giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major
diseases. Introduction Receptors and Hormone Action The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Part I: The
Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary4 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Part II: The Anterior
Pituitary The Adrenal Glands Part I: The Adrenal Medulla The Adrenal Glands Part II: The
Adrenal Cortex 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: Development and Fertility Insulin and the Regulation of Plasma Glucose
Hormonal Regulation of Plasma Calcium and Calcium Metabolism Miscellaneous Hormones Systems of
the Body Series: The Renal System The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Digestive
System The Endocrine System The Respiratory System The Cardiovascular System

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