{"product_id":"biological-actions-of-sex-hormones-paperback-9781107625501","title":"Biological Actions of Sex Hormones (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107625501","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBiological Actions of Sex Hormones\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1945, this book presents a detailed study of the nature of sex hormones.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHarold Burrows (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107625501, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 31 October 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e526 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 2.7 cm, 0.83 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1945, this book presents a detailed study of the nature of sex hormones and the reactions of living tissues towards them, providing a co-ordinated summary of experimental inquiries in the field. A variety of tables and illustrative figures are also included, together with a glossary and a list of references. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and endocrinology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Gonadotrophins: 1. The nature and functions of gonadotrophins\u003cbr\u003e 2. Factors which influence the gonadotrophic activity of the pituitary\u003cbr\u003e 3. Factors which influence the reaction of the gonads to gonadotrophins\u003cbr\u003e 4. Factors which affect the cytological structure and weight of the anterior lobe of the pituitary\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Gonadal Hormones: 5. A general view of the gonadal hormones\u003cbr\u003e 6. Androgens\u003cbr\u003e 7. The action of androgen on the reproductive organs before their complete differentiation\u003cbr\u003e 8. The action of androgen on the reproductive organs after their complete differentiation\u003cbr\u003e 9. The action of androgen on the accessory generative organs\u003cbr\u003e 10. The action of androgen on tissues and organs other than those already dealt with\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Oestrogens: 11. Oestrogens\u003cbr\u003e 12. The action of oestrogen on the embryonic gonads and Müllerian and Wolffian systems\u003cbr\u003e 13. The action of oestrogen on the anterior lobe of the pituitary, and on the gonads after their differentiation\u003cbr\u003e 14. The action of oestrogen on the accessory genital organs after their differentiation, with a special reference to inguinal hernia\u003cbr\u003e 15. The action of oestrogen on the accessory genital organs (continued)\u003cbr\u003e 16. The action of oestrogen on the accessory genital organs (continued)\u003cbr\u003e 17. The effects of oestrogen on the mamma\u003cbr\u003e 18. Factors in the causation of mammary cancer\u003cbr\u003e 19. The effects of oestrogen on connective tissues and skin\u003cbr\u003e 20. The action of oestrogen on organs other than those considered in earlier chapters\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Progestins: 21. Progestins\u003cbr\u003e 22. Progestins (continued). The biological actions of progestin\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Sex Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex: 23. Sex hormones of the adrenal cortex\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265802293528,"sku":"9781107625501","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107625501i_9fe88ff4-3362-4c79-9b6f-f688d308d158.jpg?v=1696770252","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/biological-actions-of-sex-hormones-paperback-9781107625501","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}