How the Endocrine System Works (eBook)

J. Matthew Neal (Autor)

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2013
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-85482-2 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Dr. James Matthew Neal, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Muncie, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Jay County Hospital.

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Not just another overview book on endocrinology,How the Endocrine System Works presents a humorous and highly informative collection of nine easy-to-digest "e;lectures"e; discussing the fundamental workings of the endocrine system in health and disease. This absorbing addition to the "e;How it Works"e; 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.

Inhalt

COVER 1
CONTENTS 9
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 10
1. AN OVERVIEW 12
2. PITUITARY AND HYPOTHALAMUS 22
3. THE THYROID 32
4. ADRENAL GLAND 42
5. GLUCOSE METABOLISM 50
6. CALCIUM METABOLISM 66
7. REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 76
8. LIPID DISORDERS 88
9. DISORDERS OF MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND PARANEOPLASTIC SYNDROMES 96
GLOSSARY 100
INDEX 104

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.10.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Endokrinologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie
• Schlagworte: Addition • Another • Book • Collection • disorders • easytodigest • endocrine • endocrinology • Endokrinologie • fundamental • Glossary • Health • highly • humorous • Index • informative • Medical Science • Medizin • Multiple • nine • Overview • Syndromes • System • workings
• ISBN-10: 1-118-85482-9 / 1118854829
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-85482-2 / 9781118854822