Endocrine Physiology, Sixth Edition [Paperback]

Master the aspects of endocrine physiology required in clinical medicine and to ace the USMLE?

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Endocrine Physiologydelivers unmatched coverage of the fundamental concepts of hormone biological actionsproviding 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 Physiologyis 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

Preface

Chapter 1. General Principles of Endocrine Physiology
The Endocrine System: Physiologic Functions and Components
Hormone Chemistry and Mechanisms of Action
Hormone Cellular Effects
Hormone Receptors and Signal Transduction
Control of Hormone Release
Assessment of Endocrine Function

Chapter 2. The Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary Gland
Functional Anatomy
Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary

Chapter 3. AnteriolÃ7