The Endocrine System at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students in the early years of their course. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear tables and diagrams encapsulating all the students need to know. This new edition of Endocrinology at a Glance: Contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand Presents schematic diagrams on the left page and concise explanations of the right,…mehr
The Endocrine System at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students in the early years of their course. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear tables and diagrams encapsulating all the students need to know. This new edition of Endocrinology at a Glance: Contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand Presents schematic diagrams on the left page and concise explanations of the right, providing a user-friendly overview of endocrinology Has been thoroughly revised and updated, including brand new information on: Obesity Osteoporosis Infertility Endocrinology at a Glance will appeal to all medical students studying endocrinology and revising for final exams. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions and nurses specialising in endocrinology.
Ben Greenstein, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, Open University, Milton Keynes, UKDiana Wood, Director of Medical Education & Clinical Dean, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Clinical School, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Table of Contents Part 1 Fundamentals Part 2 Growth Part 3 Thyroid Part 4 Adrenals and autoimmunity Part 5 Sexual differentiation and development Part 6 Female reproduction Part 7 Male reproduction Part 8 Posterior pituitary hormones, salt and water balance and hypertension Part 9 Metabolic endocrinology: Pancreas and gastrointestinal tract Part 10 Metabolic endocrinology: Energy homoeostasis and obesity Part 11 Calcium and metabolic bone disease
Preface to the Third Edition 6 Preface to the First Edition 7 Part 1 Fundamentals 1. Introduction 8 2. Chemical transmission 10 3. Mechanisms of hormone action: I Membrane receptors 12 4. Mechanisms of hormone action: II Intracellular receptors 14 5. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland 16 6. Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone: a peptide hormone 18 7. Principles of feedback control 20 8. Endocrine function tests 22 Part 2 Growth 9. Growth: I Cellular growth factors 24 10. Growth: II Normal growth 26 11. Growth: III Growth hormone 28 12. Growth: IV Pathophysiology 30 Part 3 Thyroid 13. Thyroid: I Thyroid gland and thyroid hormones 32 14. Thyroid: II Thyroid hormone secretion and action 34 15. Thyroid: III Thyroid pathophysiology 36 Part 4 Adrenals and autoimmunity 16. Adrenal gland: I Adrenal medulla 38 17. Adrenal gland: II Adrenocortical hormones 40 18. Adrenal gland: III Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) 42 19. Adrenal gland: IV Cortisol and androgens 44 20. Adrenal gland: V Aldosterone 46 21. Adrenal gland: VI Pathophysiology 48 22. Endocrine autoimmunity 50 Part 5 Sexual differentiation and development 23. Sexual differentiation and development: I Introduction 52 24. Sexual differentiation and development: II Puberty 54 Part 6 Female reproduction 25. Female reproduction: I Menstrual cycle 56 26. Female reproduction: II Ovarian steroids 58 27. Female reproduction: III Pregnancy 60 28. Female reproduction: IV Parturition and lactation 62 29. Female reproduction: V Pathophysiology 64 30. Female reproduction: VI Contraception 66 Part 7 Male reproduction 31. Male reproduction: I The testis 68 32. Male reproduction: II Actions of androgens 70 33. Male reproduction: III Pathophysiology 72 Part 8 Posterior pituitary hormones, salt and water balance and hypertension 34. Oxytocin 74 35. Vasopressin 76 36. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 78 37. Endocrine hypertension 80 Part 9 Metabolic endocrinology: Pancreas and gastrointestinal tract 38. Insulin: I The pancreas and insulin secretion 82 39. Insulin: II Insulin action 84 40. Insulin: III Type 1 diabetes mellitus 86 41. Insulin: IV Type 2 diabetes mellitus 88 42. Glucagon 90 43. Gastrointestinal hormones 92 Part 10 Metabolic endocrinology: Energy homoeostasis and obesity 44. Energy homoeostasis: I Summary 94 45. Energy homoeostasis: II Central control 96 46. Obesity: I Causes of obesity 98 47. Obesity: II Cardiovascular and respiratory complications 100 48. Obesity: III Insulin resistance and endocrine complications 102 Part 11 Calcium and metabolic bone disease 49. Calcium: I Parathyroid hormone 104 50. Calcium: II Calcitonin 106 51. Calcium: III Vitamin D 108 52. Bone remodelling 110 53. Metabolic bone disease: I Paget's disease 112 54. Metabolic bone disease: II Primary osteoporosis 114 55. Metabolic bone disease: III Secondary osteoporosis 116 Part 12 Self assessment MCQs 118 Answers 133 Appendix: Normal Values 136 Glossary 137 Index 139
Table of Contents Part 1 Fundamentals Part 2 Growth Part 3 Thyroid Part 4 Adrenals and autoimmunity Part 5 Sexual differentiation and development Part 6 Female reproduction Part 7 Male reproduction Part 8 Posterior pituitary hormones, salt and water balance and hypertension Part 9 Metabolic endocrinology: Pancreas and gastrointestinal tract Part 10 Metabolic endocrinology: Energy homoeostasis and obesity Part 11 Calcium and metabolic bone disease
Preface to the Third Edition 6 Preface to the First Edition 7 Part 1 Fundamentals 1. Introduction 8 2. Chemical transmission 10 3. Mechanisms of hormone action: I Membrane receptors 12 4. Mechanisms of hormone action: II Intracellular receptors 14 5. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland 16 6. Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone: a peptide hormone 18 7. Principles of feedback control 20 8. Endocrine function tests 22 Part 2 Growth 9. Growth: I Cellular growth factors 24 10. Growth: II Normal growth 26 11. Growth: III Growth hormone 28 12. Growth: IV Pathophysiology 30 Part 3 Thyroid 13. Thyroid: I Thyroid gland and thyroid hormones 32 14. Thyroid: II Thyroid hormone secretion and action 34 15. Thyroid: III Thyroid pathophysiology 36 Part 4 Adrenals and autoimmunity 16. Adrenal gland: I Adrenal medulla 38 17. Adrenal gland: II Adrenocortical hormones 40 18. Adrenal gland: III Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) 42 19. Adrenal gland: IV Cortisol and androgens 44 20. Adrenal gland: V Aldosterone 46 21. Adrenal gland: VI Pathophysiology 48 22. Endocrine autoimmunity 50 Part 5 Sexual differentiation and development 23. Sexual differentiation and development: I Introduction 52 24. Sexual differentiation and development: II Puberty 54 Part 6 Female reproduction 25. Female reproduction: I Menstrual cycle 56 26. Female reproduction: II Ovarian steroids 58 27. Female reproduction: III Pregnancy 60 28. Female reproduction: IV Parturition and lactation 62 29. Female reproduction: V Pathophysiology 64 30. Female reproduction: VI Contraception 66 Part 7 Male reproduction 31. Male reproduction: I The testis 68 32. Male reproduction: II Actions of androgens 70 33. Male reproduction: III Pathophysiology 72 Part 8 Posterior pituitary hormones, salt and water balance and hypertension 34. Oxytocin 74 35. Vasopressin 76 36. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 78 37. Endocrine hypertension 80 Part 9 Metabolic endocrinology: Pancreas and gastrointestinal tract 38. Insulin: I The pancreas and insulin secretion 82 39. Insulin: II Insulin action 84 40. Insulin: III Type 1 diabetes mellitus 86 41. Insulin: IV Type 2 diabetes mellitus 88 42. Glucagon 90 43. Gastrointestinal hormones 92 Part 10 Metabolic endocrinology: Energy homoeostasis and obesity 44. Energy homoeostasis: I Summary 94 45. Energy homoeostasis: II Central control 96 46. Obesity: I Causes of obesity 98 47. Obesity: II Cardiovascular and respiratory complications 100 48. Obesity: III Insulin resistance and endocrine complications 102 Part 11 Calcium and metabolic bone disease 49. Calcium: I Parathyroid hormone 104 50. Calcium: II Calcitonin 106 51. Calcium: III Vitamin D 108 52. Bone remodelling 110 53. Metabolic bone disease: I Paget's disease 112 54. Metabolic bone disease: II Primary osteoporosis 114 55. Metabolic bone disease: III Secondary osteoporosis 116 Part 12 Self assessment MCQs 118 Answers 133 Appendix: Normal Values 136 Glossary 137 Index 139
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"The book thus succeeds in presenting a comprehensive overview of endocrinology for students of health sciences and of clinical endocrinology. It is a concise guide as well as a revision aid. Practicing clinicians also will enjoy dipping into the book from time to time for refreshing knowledge." (J.Trop.Ped, 2011)
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