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Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

Mosby Physiology Series

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Gain a foundational understanding of how endocrine and metabolic physiology affects other body systems in health and disease, including the clinical dimensions of reproductive endocrinology. Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.

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Elsevier
60525
9780323595735
9780323595735

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Publication date
2019
Issue number
5
Cover
paperback
Pages count
288
Dimensions (mm)
191 x 235
Weight (g)
544

  • CHAPTER 1

    INTRODUCTION TO THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

    Objectives

    Chemical Nature of Hormones

    Transport of Hormones in the Circulation

    Cellular Responses to Hormones

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    CHAPTER 2

    ENDOCRINE FUNCTION OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT 27

    Objectives

    Enteroendocrine Hormone Families and Their Receptors

    Gastrin and the Regulation of Gastric Function

    Enteroendocrine Regulation of the Exocrine Pancreas and Gallbladder

    Insulinotropic Actions of Gastrointestinal Peptides (Incretin Action)

    Enterotropic Actions of Gastrointestinal Hormones

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    CHAPTER 3

    ENERGY METABOLISM

    Key Pathways Involved in Energy Metabolism

    Objectives

    Overview of Energy Metabolism

    General Pathways Involved in Energy Metabolism

    Key Hormones Involved in Metabolic Homeostasis

    Metabolic Homeostasis: The Integrated Outcome of Hormonal and Substrate/Product Regulation of Metabolic Pathways

    Liver

    Skeletal Muscle

    Adipose Tissue-Derived Hormones and Adipokines

    Appetite Control and Obesity

    Diabetes Mellitus

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    CHAPTER 4

    CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE HOMEOSTASIS

    Objectives

    Calcium and Phosphorus are Important Dietary Elements that Play Many Crucial Roles in Cellular Physiology

    Physiologic Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate: Parathyroid Hormone and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D

    Small Intestine, Bone, and Kidney Determine Ca2ţ and Pi Levels

    Pathologic Disorders of Calcium and Phosphate Balance

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    CHAPTER 5

    HYPOTHALAMUS-PITUITARY COMPLEX.

    Objectives

    Embryology and Anatomy

    Neurohypophysis

    Adenohypophysis

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    CHAPTER 6

    THE THYROID GLAND

    Objectives

    Anatomy and Histology of the Thyroid Gland

    Production of Thyroid Hormones

    Transport and Metabolism of Thyroid Hormones

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    CHAPTER 7

    THE ADRENAL GLAND

    Objectives

    Anatomy

    Adrenal Medulla

    Adrenal Cortex

    Zona Glomerulosa

    Pathologic Conditions Involving the Adrenal Cortex

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts 176.e1

    CHAPTER 8

    LIFE CYCLE OF THE MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

    Objectives

    General Components of a Reproductive System

    Overview of Meiosis

    Basic Anatomy of the Reproductive Systems

    Sexual Development in Utero

    Puberty

    Menopause and Andropause

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts 193.e1

    CHAPTER 9

    THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

    Objectives

    Histophysiology of the Testis

    Transport, Actions, and Metabolism of Androgens

    Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Testis Axis

    Male Reproductive Tract

    Disorders Involving the Male Reproductive System

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts 213.e1

    CHAPTER 10

    THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

    Objectives

    Anatomy and Histology of the Ovary

    Growth, Development, and Function of the Ovarian Follicle

    The Human Menstrual Cycle

    Female Reproductive Tract

    Biology of Estradiol and Progesterone

    Ovarian Pathophysiology

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts 238.e1

    CHAPTER 11

    FERTILIZATION, PREGNANCY, AND LACTATION

    Objectives

    Fertilization, Early Embryogenesis, Implantation, and Placentation

    Placental Transport

    The Fetal Endocrine System

    Maternal Endocrine Changes During Pregnancy

    Maternal Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy

    Parturition

    Mammogenesis and Lactation

    Contraception

    In Vitro Fertilization

    Summary

    Self-study Problems

    Keywords and Concepts

    APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO SELF-STUDY PROBLEMS

    .

    APPENDIX B: COMPREHENSIVE

    MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION

    APPENDIX C: HORMONE RANGES

    APPENDIX D: ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

    INDEX

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