This innovative textbook provides a readable, contemporary and
fully integrated introduction to endocrine glands, their hormones
and how their function relates to homeostasis. It explores the
pathology of endocrine disease by relating the underpinning science
through a wealth of clinical scenarios and examples. The book
integrates basic and clinical aspects for a range of endocrine
glands and their hormones and includes a number of specialist
chapters that also address areas of intense research and clinical
interest including the regulation of salt, appetite and
endocrine-immune interactions.
* Provides a fully-integrated, scientific and clinical
introduction to endocrinology.
* Includes a wealth of colour illustrations to reinforce key
concepts.
* Introduces clinical scenarios and leading questions to
engage interest and illustrate the relevance of the
underpinning science.
* Includes key references and suggestions for further reading at
the end of each chapter.
Written by a highly respected and experienced author team this
new textbook will prove invaluable to students needing an original,
integrated introduction to the subject across a variety of
disciplines including biomedical science, pharmacology ,
bioengineering and pre-clinical medicine.
Daftar Isi
Preface vii
1 The Molecular Basis of Hormones 1
2 The Hypothalamus and the Concept of Neurosecretion 43
3 The Pituitary Gland (1): The Anterior Lobe (Adenohypophysis)
51
4 The Pituitary Gland (2): The Posterior Lobe (Neurohypophysis)
89
5 Diseases of the Pituitary Gland 109
6 The Gonads (1): Testes 133
7 The Gonads (2): Ovaries 155
8 The Endocrine Control of Puberty 189
9 The Hormones of Pregnancy, Parturition and Lactation 199
10 The Adrenal Glands (1): Adrenal Cortex 211
11 The Adrenal Glands (2): Adrenal Medulla 247
12 The Endocrine Control of Salt and Water Balance 259
13 The Thyroid Gland and Its Iodothyronine Hormones 275
14 The Islets of Langerhans and Their Hormones 303
15 Diabetes Mellitus 325
16 The Gut-Brain Axis 337
17 Hormones, Endocrine Tumours and the Gut 343
18 The Parathyroids, the Endocrine Kidney and Calcium Regulation
349
19 The Genetics of Endocrine Tumours 375
20 Future Prospects 383
Index 387
Tentang Penulis
Professor John Laycock, Division of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK.
Professor Karim Meeran, Division of Investigative Science, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK.
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