Basic Medical Endocrinology
- 3rd Edition - February 28, 2003
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Elizabeth H. Holt, Harry E. Peery
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 8 8 3 6 - 3
Basic Medical Endocrinology, Third Edition provides up-to-date coverage of rapidly unfolding advances in the understanding of hormones involved in regulating most aspects of bodily… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBasic Medical Endocrinology, Third Edition provides up-to-date coverage of rapidly unfolding advances in the understanding of hormones involved in regulating most aspects of bodily functions. The discussion focuses on molecular and cellular aspects of hormone production and action firmly rooted in the context of integrative physiology. Topics are approached from the perspective of a physiologist with four decades of teaching experience.
This book is richly illustrated with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the thirteen in-depth chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading' list.
This book is richly illustrated with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the thirteen in-depth chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading' list.
* Single authorship provides continuity and consistency between chapters
* Richly illustrated with over 200 illustrations
* IThirteen in-depth chapters incorporating the latest insights gleaned from rapidly expanding genetic studies of humans and rodents
* Author has taught subject for over 40 years
* Richly illustrated with over 200 illustrations
* IThirteen in-depth chapters incorporating the latest insights gleaned from rapidly expanding genetic studies of humans and rodents
* Author has taught subject for over 40 years
Students, researchers, and professionals in endocrinology and bone/mineral research.
Introduction
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Glands
The Pancreatic Islets
Principles of Hormonal Integration
Regulation of Sodium and Water Balance
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Hormonal Regulation of Fuel Metabolism
Hormonal Control of Growth
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Male
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: Pregnancy and Lactation
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Glands
The Pancreatic Islets
Principles of Hormonal Integration
Regulation of Sodium and Water Balance
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Hormonal Regulation of Fuel Metabolism
Hormonal Control of Growth
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Male
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: Pregnancy and Lactation
- Edition: 3
- Published: February 28, 2003
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780080488363
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Elizabeth H. Holt
Dr. Holt is the co-director of the Yale Endocrine Neoplasia Group; past president of the Connecticut Endocrine Society; and has been recognized many times as a top doctor by Connecticut magazine.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United StatesHP
Harry E. Peery
Dr. Peery is a professor who has taught medical and graduate students at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary as well as at professional schools in other universities in the United States and Canada. In addition, he is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the School of Medicine at the University of Washington, Seattle. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University, his MSc from Ohio State University, and his PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. At the University of Calgary, he is a member of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is an Associate Member of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Research Institute. He currently works in the lab of Dr. Karl Riabowol in the Cumming School of Medicine where he focuses his research on the pathogenesis of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, cancer biomarkers, and glioblastoma. He is one of the founding directors of The Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, and Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Research Institute, Laboratory of Dr. Karl Riabowol, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaRead Basic Medical Endocrinology on ScienceDirect