{"product_id":"integrated-endocrinology-paperback-softback-9780470688120","title":"Integrated Endocrinology (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470688120","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntegrated Endocrinology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Laycock (Author), Karim Meeran (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470688120, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 October 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e404 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 17.3 x 1.8 cm, 0.794 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\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a fully-integrated, scientific and clinical introduction to endocrinology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of colour illustrations to reinforce key concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces clinical scenarios and  leading questions to engage interest and illustrate the relevance of  the underpinning science.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes key references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly respected and experienced author team this new textbook will prove invaluable to students needing an original, integrated introduction to the subject across a variety of disciplines including biomedical science, pharmacology , bioengineering and pre-clinical medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface vii  \u003cp\u003e1 The Molecular Basis of Hormones 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Hypothalamus and the Concept of Neurosecretion 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Pituitary Gland (1): The Anterior Lobe (Adenohypophysis) 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Pituitary Gland (2): The Posterior Lobe (Neurohypophysis) 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Diseases of the Pituitary Gland 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Gonads (1): Testes 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Gonads (2): Ovaries 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Endocrine Control of Puberty 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Hormones of Pregnancy, Parturition and Lactation 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Adrenal Glands (1): Adrenal Cortex 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Adrenal Glands (2): Adrenal Medulla 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Endocrine Control of Salt and Water Balance 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Thyroid Gland and Its Iodothyronine Hormones 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Islets of Langerhans and Their Hormones 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Diabetes Mellitus 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The Gut–Brain Axis 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Hormones, Endocrine Tumours and the Gut 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The Parathyroids, the Endocrine Kidney and Calcium Regulation 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Genetics of Endocrine Tumours 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Future Prospects 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 387\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biology, life sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biology, life sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biology,%20life%20sciences%20%5BPS%5D%22\"\u003ePS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173731070232,"sku":"9780470688120","price":42.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470688120.jpg?v=1781168890","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/integrated-endocrinology-paperback-softback-9780470688120","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}