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The Endocrine System

Systems of the Body Series

  • 2nd Edition - May 13, 2010
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Joy P. Hinson Raven, Peter Raven, Shern L. Chew
  • Language: English

This is an integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate… Read more

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This is an integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.

Key features

  • One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.

  • Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.

  • The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.

  • There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

    • Readership

    Medical and other health science students

    Table of contents

    Introduction. The hypothalamus and pituitary part I: the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary. The hypothalamus and pituitary part II: the anterior pituitary. The adrenal glands. 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: sex hormones during development. Insulin and the regulation of plasma glucose. Hormonal regulation of plasma calcium and calcium metabolism. Miscellaneous hormones.

    Product details

    • Edition: 2
    • Latest edition
    • Published: July 19, 2013
    • Language: English

    About the authors

    JH

    Joy P. Hinson Raven

    Affiliations and expertise
    Professor of Endocrine Science, Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Bart's and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK

    PR

    Peter Raven

    Affiliations and expertise
    Faculty Tutor (Biomedical Sciences), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London; Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Camden & Islington Mental Health Trust, London, UK

    SC

    Shern L. Chew

    Affiliations and expertise
    Professor of Endocrine Medicine, Consultant Physician, Bart's and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University, London, UK

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