Endocrine Physiology (Lange Physiology Series)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Published: June 21, 2006
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780071460484
Description: Concise and readable reference not only explains the basic clinical science and anatomy behind endocrine function -- it also relates endocrine physiology to states of health and disease. Two important areas have been updated: the first pertains to hormonal regulation of bone metabolism and the second to hormonal aspects of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Topics covered will be tested on USMLE Step 1.