BookBruce A. White, John Harrison, Lisa Mehlmann.
Summary: "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"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Introduction to the endocrine system
Endocrine function of the gastrointestinal tract
Energy metabolism
Calcium and phosphate homeostasis
Hypothalamus-pituitary complex
The thyroid gland
The adrenal gland
Life cycle of the male and female reproductive systems
The male reproductive system
The female reproductive system
Fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation
Appendices. Answers to self-study problems
Comprehensive multiple-choice examination
Hormone ranges
Abbreviations and symbols.