Sex Differences in Physiology [Paperback]

Sex Differences in Physiology is an all-encompassing reference that details basic science research into sex differences in all physiological fields. It includes scientific discoveries concerning sex differences in cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal physiology. In addition, coverage of the development, endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunity, and metabolism is included, making this important reference a resource that will meet the needs of investigators interested in incorporating sex differences into their research programs, while also providing clinicians with the basis for providing the best sex-based medical treatment options available.

• Provides a sweeping, organ-by-organ review of currently observed sex differences in animal models and human disease
• Explains how sex differences influence physiology and disease
• Provides the critical knowledge on sex differences for better understanding of prevention and treatment of diseases

1.?Introduction by Virginia Miller

2.?Endocrinological origins of sex, sexual differentiation, and sexual dimorphisms by Craig Kinsley, Kelly Lambert, and Massi Bardi

3.?Sex differences in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: implications for brain function, behavior, and neuropsychiatric disease by Gretchen Neigh and Liana Merrill

4.?Sex differences in the immune system and immune function by Sally Huber and Delisa Fairweather

5.?Sex and gender differences in cardiovascular disease by Leanne Groban, Hao Wang, Allan Alencar and Sarah Lindsey

6.?Sex differences in pulmonary anatomy and physiology: implications for health and disease by Y.S. Prakash and Venkatachalem Sathish

7.?Sex differences in renal physiology and pathophysiology by Carolyn Ecelbl!