An introduction to behavioral endocrinology
By: Randy J. Nelson.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Sinauer Associates
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Sunderland, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 822
Subjects: Animal behavior -- Endocrine aspects.; Human behavior -- Endocrine aspects.
Other titles: Behavioral endocrinology
Description: An introduction to the study of hormone-behavior interactions, using a comparative approach to explore endocrine mechanisms that have evolved in humans and animals. Describes hormone-behavior interactions from a historical perspective, and presents the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the endocrine system. Discusses sex differences, reproductive and parental behaviors, biological rhythms, and the role of hormones in learning and memory.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.