
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology E-Book
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology E-Book
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology E-Book
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology E-Book
About this book
Gain a foundational understanding of how endocrine and metabolic physiology affects other body systems in health and disease, including the clinical dimensions of reproductive endocrinology. Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.- Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam.- Includes nearly 200 clear, 2-color diagrams that simplify complex concepts.- Features clinical commentaries that show you how to apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations.- Keeps you current with recent advances in endocrine physiology with expanded material on reproductive endocrinology and metabolism, and many updates at the molecular and cellular level.- Covers the latest developments in fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation, as well as fetal development, puberty, and the decline of reproductive function with age. Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs.- Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology- Johnson: Gastrointestinal Physiology- Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology- Cloutier: Respiratory Physiology- Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology- Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to the Endocrine System
- 2. Endocrine Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- 3. Energy Metabolism
- 4. Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis
- 5. Hypothalamus-Pituitary Complex
- 6. The Thyroid Gland
- 7. The Adrenal Gland
- 8. Life Cycle of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
- 9. The Male Reproductive System
- 10. The Female Reproductive System
- 11. Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation
- Appendix A. Answers to Self-Study Problems
- Appendix B. Comprehensive Multiple-Choice Examination
- Appendix C. Abbreviations and Symbols
- Index