ABSTRACT

This book is intended to give readers aquick look at metabolic and endocrine physiology. Emphasis is placed on instructional figures, flow diagrams and tables, while text material has been held to a minimum. In general, the endocrine system is first defined and described, and then each endocrine gland is discussed separately. Where appropriate,

chapter 1|2 pages

Endocrine System (Overview)

chapter 12|2 pages

Antidiuretic Hormone (Vasopressin)

chapter 14|2 pages

Calcium (Physiologic Actions)

chapter 25|2 pages

8 (Glucocorticoid Excess)

chapter 30|2 pages

Erythropoietin (Production and Action)

chapter 38|2 pages

Hypothyroidism (Signs and Symptoms)

chapter 39|2 pages

Hyperthyroidism (Signs and Symptoms)

chapter 42|2 pages

Insulin (Actions and Degradation)

chapter 44|2 pages

Diabetes Mellitus (The “Pissing Evil”)

chapter 48|2 pages

Gastrointestinal Hormones: II (Gastrins)

chapter |2 pages

Reproductive Endocrinology

chapter 52|2 pages

Estrous Cycles (Types and Phases)

chapter 69|2 pages

Oxytocin (Physiologic Actions)

chapter 71|2 pages

Neonatal Physiology: II

chapter 72|7 pages

Comparative Aspects of Endocrinology

chapter |39 pages

Learning Objectives and Questions

chapter |1 pages

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