Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology: Mosby Physiology Monograph Series (with Student Consult Online Access) (Mosby's Physiology Monograph)

Content: Front Matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page v 1 - Introduction to the Endocrine System , Pages 1-25,e1-e2 2 - Endocrine Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract , Pages 27-42,e1 3 - Energy Metabolism , Pages 43,e1-e15,44-75,e1-e2 4 - Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis , Pages 77-98,e1 5 - Hypothalamus-Pituitary Complex , Pages 99-128,e1-e2 6 - The Thyroid Gland , Pages 129-146,e1 7 - The Adrenal Gland , Pages 147-176,e1-e2 8 - Life Cycle of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems , Pages 177-193,e1-e2 9 - The Male Reproductive System , Pages 195-213,e1-e2 10 - The Female Reproductive System , Pages 215-238,e1-e3 11 - Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation , Pages 239-264,e1-e4 Appendix A - Answers to Self-Study Problems , Pages 265-271 Appendix B - Comprehensive Multiple-Choice Examination , Pages 273-279 Appendix C - Hormone Ranges , Pages 281-283 Appendix D - Abbreviations and Symbols , Pages 285-287 Index , Pages 289-297 Hormone Ranges , Pages 301-302 Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series, explains the fundamentals of endocrine and reproductive physiology in a clear and concise manner. This medical textbook gives you a basic understanding of how endocrine and metabolic physiology affects other body systems in health and disease, including the clinical dimensions of reproductive endocrinology. Bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book. Easily master the material in your systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, chapter summaries, and self-study questions. Understand complex concepts by examining almost 200 clear, 2-color diagrams. Apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations using featured clinical commentaries Part of the "The Mosby Physiology Monograph Series", this title explains the fundamentals of endocrine physiology in a clear and concise manner. It provides you with a basic understanding of how the endocrine system functions in health and disease.