Textbook of endocrine physiology
By: edited by James E. Griffin, Sergio R. Ojeda.
Contributors: Griffin, James E. 1944-; Ojeda, Sergio R.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Oxford; New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 479
Subjects: Endocrine glands -- Physiology.; Endocrinology.; Endocrine Glands -- physiology.; Endocrinology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. Organization of the endocrine system; title: Ch. 2. Genes and hormones; title: Ch. 3. Mechanisms of hormone action; title: Ch. 4. Cytokines and immune-endocrine interactions; title: Ch. 5. Assessment of endocrine function; title: Ch. 6. The anterior pituitary and hypothalamus; title: Ch. 7. The posterior pituitary and water metabolism; title: Ch. 8. Sexual differentiation; title: Ch. 9. Female reproductive function; title: Ch. 10. Male reproductive function; title: Ch. 11. Fertilization, implantation, and endocrinology of pregnancy; title: Ch. 12. Growth regulation; title: Ch. 13. The thyroid; title: Ch. 14. The adrenal glands; title: Ch. 15. Calcium homeostasis; title: Ch. 16. Glucose, lipid, and protein metabolism.