The Adrenal Cortex

Originally published in 1957, this book provides a comprehensive account of the workings of the adrenal cortex in various vertebrate species.

I. Chester Jones (Author)

9781107502413, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 April 2015

340 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm, 0.43 kg

Originally published in 1957, this book provides a comprehensive account of the workings of the adrenal cortex in various vertebrate species. Chester Jones also covers the embryological development of the kidneys and suggests how the structure and function of the adrenal glands are related to one another in vertebrates. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the adrenal cortex or the history of science and zoology.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I. Eutheria: 1. Gross anatomy
2. Histology
3. Adrenal steroid hormones
4. Biosynthesis of cortical hormones
5. Control of adrenocortical secretion
6. Functions of the adrenal cortex
7. Relationship of the cortex to peripheral tissue
8. Adrenal-gonad relationships
9. Natural abnormalities of function
Part II. Pisces: 1. Elasmobranchii
2. Teleostei
3. Dipnoi
4. Cyclostomata
Part III. Amphibia
Part IV. Reptilia
Part V. Aves
Part VI. Prototheria and Metatheria: 1. Prototheria
2. Metatheria
Part VII. Embryology
Part VIII. Correlation of Structure and Function
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Zoology & animal sciences [PSV]