John Laycock – Integrated Endocrinology

Автор: John Laycock
Название книги: Integrated Endocrinology
Формат: PDF
Тема: Эндокринология
Страницы: 406
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This innovative textbook provides a readable, contemporary and fully integrated introduction to endocrine glands, their hormones and how their function relates to homeostasis. It explores the pathology of endocrine disease by relating the underpinning science through a wealth of clinical scenarios and examples. The book integrates basic and clinical aspects for a range of endocrine glands and their hormones and includes a number of specialist chapters that also address areas of intense research and clinical interest including the regulation of salt, appetite and endocrine-immune interactions.

Provides a fully-integrated, scientific and clinical introduction to endocrinology.
Includes a wealth of colour illustrations to reinforce key concepts.
Introduces clinical scenarios and leading questions to engage interest and illustrate the relevance of the underpinning science.
Includes key references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.