Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

Mosby Physiology Series

AvBruce White,John R Harrison

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Gain a foundational understanding of how endocrine and metabolic physiology affects other body systems in health and disease, including the clinical dimensions of reproductive endocrinology. Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.

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Utgivningsdatum:2019-01-10
Mått:191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt:580 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Mosby's Physiology Monograph
Antal sidor:288
Upplaga:5
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780323595735

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION TO THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Objectives Chemical Nature of Hormones Transport of Hormones in the Circulation Cellular Responses to Hormones Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts CHAPTER 2ENDOCRINE FUNCTION OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT 27Objectives Enteroendocrine Hormone Families and Their Receptors Gastrin and the Regulation of Gastric Function Enteroendocrine Regulation of the Exocrine Pancreas and Gallbladder Insulinotropic Actions of Gastrointestinal Peptides (Incretin Action) Enterotropic Actions of Gastrointestinal Hormones Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts CHAPTER 3ENERGY METABOLISM Key Pathways Involved in Energy Metabolism Objectives Overview of Energy Metabolism General Pathways Involved in Energy Metabolism Key Hormones Involved in Metabolic Homeostasis Metabolic Homeostasis: The Integrated Outcome of Hormonal and Substrate/Product Regulation of Metabolic Pathways Liver Skeletal Muscle Adipose Tissue-Derived Hormones and Adipokines Appetite Control and Obesity Diabetes Mellitus Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts CHAPTER 4CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE HOMEOSTASIS Objectives Calcium and Phosphorus are Important Dietary Elements that Play Many Crucial Roles in Cellular Physiology Physiologic Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate: Parathyroid Hormone and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Small Intestine, Bone, and Kidney Determine Ca2þ and Pi Levels Pathologic Disorders of Calcium and Phosphate Balance Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts CHAPTER 5HYPOTHALAMUS-PITUITARY COMPLEX. Objectives Embryology and Anatomy Neurohypophysis Adenohypophysis Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts CHAPTER 6THE THYROID GLAND Objectives Anatomy and Histology of the Thyroid Gland Production of Thyroid Hormones Transport and Metabolism of Thyroid Hormones Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts CHAPTER 7THE ADRENAL GLAND Objectives Anatomy Adrenal Medulla Adrenal Cortex Zona Glomerulosa Pathologic Conditions Involving the Adrenal Cortex Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts 176.e1CHAPTER 8LIFE CYCLE OF THE MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS Objectives General Components of a Reproductive System Overview of Meiosis Basic Anatomy of the Reproductive Systems Sexual Development in Utero Puberty Menopause and Andropause Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts 193.e1CHAPTER 9THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Objectives Histophysiology of the Testis Transport, Actions, and Metabolism of Androgens Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Testis Axis Male Reproductive Tract Disorders Involving the Male Reproductive System Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts 213.e1CHAPTER 10THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Objectives Anatomy and Histology of the Ovary Growth, Development, and Function of the Ovarian Follicle The Human Menstrual Cycle Female Reproductive Tract Biology of Estradiol and Progesterone Ovarian Pathophysiology Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts 238.e1CHAPTER 11FERTILIZATION, PREGNANCY, AND LACTATION Objectives Fertilization, Early Embryogenesis, Implantation, and Placentation Placental Transport The Fetal Endocrine System Maternal Endocrine Changes During Pregnancy Maternal Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy Parturition Mammogenesis and Lactation Contraception In Vitro Fertilization Summary Self-study Problems Keywords and Concepts APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO SELF-STUDY PROBLEMS. APPENDIX B: COMPREHENSIVEMULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION APPENDIX C: HORMONE RANGES APPENDIX D: ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS INDEX