J. Matthew Neal

How the Endocrine System Works (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118854822
• Artikelnr.: 47145775

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments, vii

How to Use this Book, ix

LECTURE 1 An Overview, 1

LECTURE 2 Pituitary and Hypothalamus, 13

LECTURE 3 The Thyroid, 25

LECTURE 4 Adrenal Gland, 39

LECTURE 5 Glucose Metabolism, 53

LECTURE 6 Calcium Metabolism, 77

LECTURE 7 Reproductive Endocrinology, 91

LECTURE 8 Lipid Disorders, 105

LECTURE 9 Disorders of Multiple Endocrine Glands and Paraneoplastic Syndromes, 115

APPENDIX Clinical Trials, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Reading the Literature, 119

Glossary, 127

Index, 131