Edition |
Sixth edition. |
Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
Note |
Revised edition of: Endocrine physiology / Patricia E. Molina. Fifth edition, [2018]. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
General principles of endocrine physiology -- The hypothalamus and posterior pituitary gland -- Anterior pituitary gland -- Thyroid gland -- Parathyroid gland and Ca2+ and Po4− regulation -- Adrenal gland -- Endocrine pancreas -- Male reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- Endocrine integration of energy and electrolyte balance -- Appendices. Normal values of metabolic parameters and tests of endocrine function -- Answers to study questions. |
Summary |
Master the aspects of endocrine physiology required in clinical medicine and to ace the USMLE® Endocrine Physiology delivers unmatched coverage of the fundamental concepts of hormone biological actions--providing the foundation you need to understand the physiologic mechanisms involved in neuroendocrine regulation of organ function. This updated edition has been revised for greater clarity and understanding. Each chapter opens with a short description of the functional anatomy of the organ, highlighting important features pertaining to circulation, location, or cellular composition that have a direct effect on endocrine function. Newly added annotated illustrations highlight principle concepts in each chapter. Emphasizing must-know principles, Endocrine Physiology is the single-best endocrine review available for the USMLE® Step 1. This sixth edition features: An informative first chapter describing the organization of the endocrine system, as well as general concepts of hormone production and release, transport and metabolic rate, and cellular mechanisms of action Boxed case studies that show how to apply principles to real-world clinical situations Bulleted objectives, key concepts, study questions with expanded answers, suggested readings, and diagrams encapsulating key concepts Pedagogical instruction throughout. |
Note |
Description based on online resource; title from resource home page (AccessMedicine, March 16, 2023). |
Subject |
Endocrine glands -- Physiology.
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Endocrinology.
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Endocrine Glands -- physiology.
(DNLM)D004702Q000502
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Endocrine System Diseases -- physiopathology.
(DNLM)D004700Q000503
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Endocrinology. (DNLM)D004704
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Endocrine glands -- Physiology.
(OCoLC)fst00909739
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Endocrinology. (OCoLC)fst00909749
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Other Form: |
Print version: Molina, Patricia E. Endocrine physiology. Sixth edition. New York : McGraw Hill Medical, 2023 9781264278459 (OCoLC)1370617922 |
ISBN |
9781264278466 (electronic book ; pdf) |
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1264278462 (electronic book ; pdf) |
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9781264278459 (paperback) |
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1264278454 (paperback) |
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