Human Endocrinology

List of contents

Evolution of the endocrine system and mechanisms of hormone action; control of the endocrine system and the anterior pituitary gland; the posterior pituitary gland; the thyroid gland; the parathyroid gland and calcium homeostasis; the hormonal control of the gastrointestinal tract; the endocrine pancreas and the hormonal control of carbohydrate metabolism; the adrenal medulla; the adrenal cortex; the testes and the male reproductive system; the ovaries and the female reproductive system; the hormonal control of growth and development; answers to revision questions.

About the author

Paul R. Gard

Summary

Concise and lucid explanation of how hormones are secreted by various glands and dispersed by the blood. Accessible style and extensive use of tables make this a valuable text for all students on a variety of bioscience courses.

Product details

• Authors: Paul R. Gard, Paul R. (University of Brighton Gard, Gard Paul R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.06.2018
• EAN: 9781138422919
• ISBN: 978-1-138-42291-9
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Lifelines Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Endocrinology, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism