White (cell biology, U. of Connecticut Health Center) and Porterfield (physiology, Medical College of Georgia) teach students the fundamentals of endocrine and reproductive physiology. They discuss the endocrine function of the gastrointestinal tract, calcium and phospate homeostasis, the hypothalamus-pituitary complex, the thyroid and adrenal glands, the male and female reproductive systems, and fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation. Updated and reorganized, this edition has an expanded chapter on energy metabolism (with background material on the companion website) and a separate chapter on the history of the reproductive systems. Key words and concepts have been moved to the website, along with abbreviations and symbols and suggested readings. The full text is also online. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series, explains the fundamentals of endocrine and reproductive physiology in a clear and concise manner. This medical textbook gives you a basic understanding of how endocrine and metabolic physiology affects other body systems in health and disease, including the clinical dimensions of reproductive endocrinology. Bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book. Easily master the material in your systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, chapter summaries, and self-study questions. Understand complex concepts by examining almost 200 clear, 2-color diagrams. Apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations using featured clinical commentaries. Take your learning wherever you go – this title is also available as an eBook! Easily navigate the fully searchable text and figures at www.studentconsult.com. Including bonus content: a supplement on energy metabolism, Key Words and Concepts, Abbreviations and Symbols. Stay abreast of recent advances in endocrine physiology with expanded material on reproductive endocrinology and metabolism, and many updates at the molecular and cellular level. Learn the latest developments in fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation, as well as fetal development, puberty, and the decline of reproductive function with age.Physiologic principles of endocrine and reproductive systems
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