Description |
1 online resource (xix, 211 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Series |
The human body |
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Human body.
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Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 Function And Regulation Of The Human Endocrine System; The Nature Of Endocrine Regulation; The Endocrine System And The Human System; Maintenance Of Homeostasis; Growth And Differentiation; Adaptive Responses To Stress; Parenting Behaviour; Integrative Functions; Synthesis And Transport Of Hormones; Hormone Synthesis; Modes Of Hormone Transport; Biorhythms; Feedback Regulation Mechanisms Of Endocrine Signaling; Growth And Development; Chapter 2 Major Endocrine Hormones And Evaluations Of Endocrine Function |
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Major Endocrine Hormones of Growth And MetabolismAdrenocorticotropic Hormone; Calcitonin; Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone; Cortisol; Gonadotropin; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; Growth Hormone; Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone; Insulin-like Growth Factor; Melatonin; Oxytocin; Parathormone; Somatostatin; Thyrotropin; Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone; Thyroxine; Vasopressin; Select Tests for The Evaluation Of Endocrine Function; Epinephrine Tolerance Test; Glucose Tolerance Test; Thyroid Function Test; Chapter 3 Major Glands Of The Endocrine System; Anatomical Considerations |
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Gland and Horomones of the Human Endocrine SystemAdrenal Gland; Adrenal Medulla; Adrenal Cortex; Regulation Of Adrenal Hormone Secretion; Hypothalamus; Anatomy Of the Hypothalamus; Hypothalamic Regulation Of Hormone Secretion; Islets Of Langerhans; Ovaries; Parathyroid Gland; Anatomy Of The Parathyroid Glands; Functions Of The Parathyroid Glands; Pineal Gland; Anatomy Of The Pineal Gland; Endocrine Function Of The Pineal Gland; Pituitary Gland; Anatomy Of The Pituitary Gland; The Anterior Pituitary; Structure And Function Of Anterior Pituitary Hormones |
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Regulation Of Anterior Pituitary HormonesNeurohypophyseal System; Testes; Thyroid Gland; Anatomy Of The Thyroid Gland; Biochemistry Of Thyroid Hormone; Actions Of Thyroid Hormone; Regulation Of Thyroid Hormone Secretion; The Thyroid Gland And Calcitonin; Chapter 4 The Nature Of Endocrine Dysfunction; Endocrine Hypofunction And Receptor Defects; Acquired And Congenital Endocrine Hypofunction; Autoimmune Endocrine Hypofunction; Secondary Endocrine Hypofunction; Other Causes Of Endocrine Hypofunction; Endocrine Hyperfunction; Endocrine-Related Developmental Disorders; Hermaphroditism |
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HypogonadismKlinefelter Syndrome; Turner Syndrome; Ectopic Hormone And Polyglandular Disorders; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia; Pheochromocytoma; Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome; Endocrine Changes With aging; Menopause; Testicular Changes; Changes In Thyroid And Adrenal Function; Fluctuations In Growth Hormone Secretion; Changes In Parathormone Secretion And Bone; Changes In Vasopressin Concentrations; Fluctuations In Glucose And Insulin Metabolism; Chapter 5 Diseases And Disorders Of The Thyroid And Parathyroid Glands; Diseases And Disorders Of The Thyroid Gland; Goitre |
Summary |
The endocrine system, comprised of a number of hormone-secreting glands, is vital to the functioning of the human body. In addition to its role in reproductive activity, the endocrine system regulates tissue growth, responses to injury and stress, and helps maintain necessary levels of chemicals throughout the body. This detailed volume carefully examines the major glands of the endocrine system as well as the consequences of its dysfunction and disorder |
Notes |
"In association with Rosen Educational Services." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Endocrine glands -- Physiology -- Juvenile literature
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Juvenile literature
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Concepts -- Body.
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases
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Endocrine glands -- Physiology
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Endocrine glands -- Physiology.
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases.
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Genre/Form |
Juvenile works
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Rogers, Kara
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LC no. |
2011032611 |
ISBN |
9781615307319 |
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1615307311 |
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1283319241 |
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9781283319249 |
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9786613319241 |
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6613319244 |
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