The endocrine system : basic science and clinical conditions / Joy Hinson, Peter Raven, Shern Chew ; illustrations by Robert Britton.

Author/creator Hinson, Joy
Other author Raven, Peter.
Other author Chew, Shern L.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoEdinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, ©2010.
Description185 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSystems of the body
Systems of the body. ^A935991
Contents Receptors and hormone action -- The hypothalamus and pituitary part I : the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary -- The hypothalamus and pituitary part II : the anterior pituitary -- The adrenal glands part I : the adrenal medulla -- The adrenal glands part II : the adrenal cortex -- 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 : development and fertility -- Insulin and the regulation of plasma glucose -- Hormonal regulation of plasma calcium and calcium metabolism -- Miscellaneous hormones.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009029436
ISBN9780702033728 (alk. paper)
ISBN0702033723 (alk. paper)