Basic Medical Endocrinology, Third Editionprovides up-to-date coverage of rapidly unfolding advances in the understanding of hormones involved in regulating most aspects of bodily functions. The discussion focuses on molecular and cellular aspects of hormone production and action firmly rooted in the context of integrative physiology. Topics are approached from the perspective of a physiologist with four decades of teaching experience.
This book is richly illustrated with both descriptive schematic diagrams and laboratory findings obtained in clinical studies. Each of the thirteen in-depth chapters starts with an 'Overview' of the topic and ends with a 'Suggested Reading' list.
Single authorship provides continuity and consistency between chapters
Richly illustrated with over 200 illustrations
Thirteen in-depth chapters incorporating the latest insights gleaned from rapidly expanding genetic studies of humans and rodents
Author has taught subject for over 40 years
By Maurice Goodman
Publisher: Elsevier, Academic Press
Number Of Pages: 490
Publication Date: 2003
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ISBN / ASIN: 0122904219
EAN: 9780122904219
Binding: Hardcover
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