Textbook of endocrine physiology / edited by James E. Griffin, Sergio R. Ojeda.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Griffin, James E. (James Emmett), 1944-

Ojeda, Sergio R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Endocrine glands--Physiology.

Endocrine glands.

Endocrinology.

Endocrine Glands--physiology.

Hormones--physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Endocrine Glands--physiology.

Hormones--physiology.

Physical Description:

x, 431 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Other Title:

Endocrine physiology

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

Summary:

This widely used text provides a thoroughly updated account of current knowledge in the endocrine sciences. Each chapter is structured to cover both established concepts and recent developments. The chapters are not only written at a consistent level and well integrated with one another, but they also blend basic science with essential elements of clinical knowledge in order to give students an appreciation of the consequences of deranged endocrine function. The Fifth Edition features completely new versions of the chapters on "Cytokines and Immune-Endocrine Interactions," "The Adrenal Glands," and "Calcium Homeostasis." Many of the illustrations throughout the book are new or have been significantly revised to complement the revised text. Fresh examples have also been included so that each chapter continues to show clearly the clinical consequences of deranged endocrine function. Much new scientific information has been added on such topics as the nongenomic actions of steroid hormones, relaxin receptors, inhibin B, steroid regulating element-binding proteins, IGF-binding proteins, transcriptional regulation of the developing adipocyte, and the regulation of food intake and body weight.

Contents:

1. Organization of the Endocrine System / Sergio R. Ojeda, James E. Griffin 1

2. Genes and Hormones / Perrin C. White 17

3. Mechanisms of Hormone Action / Carole R. Mendelson 49

4. Immune-Endocrine Interactions / Robert S. Munford 89

5. Assessment of Endocrine Function / James E. Griffin, Richard J. Auchus 101

6. The Anterior Pituitary and Hypothalamus / Sergio R. Ojeda 120

7. The Posterior Pituitary and Water Metabolism / Willis K. Samson 147

8. Sexual Differentiation / Keith L. Parker 167

9. Female Reproductive Function / Sergio R. Ojeda 186

10. Male Reproductive Function / James E. Griffin 226

11. Fertilization, Implantation, and Endocrinology of Pregnancy / Bruce R. Carr, Khurram S. Rehman 249

12. Growth Regulation / Pinchas Cohen, Ron G. Rosenfeld 274

13. The Thyroid / James E. Griffin 294

14. The Adrenal Glands / Keith L. Parker, William E. Rainey 319

15. Calcium Homeostasis / Howard J. Heller 349

16. Glucose, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism / Robert L. Dobbins, Michael A. Cowley, Daniel W. Foster 377.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0195165659

0195165667

OCLC:

52970029