Textbook of Endocrine Physiology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199744122 ISBN 13: 9780199744121

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2011

Synopsis

The sixth edition of this highly popular text retains its comprehensive coverage of endocrine basics from previous editions while featuring entirely new chapters on several topics, including the assessment of endocrine function, sexual differentiation, growth regulation, the thyroid, the adrenals, and calcium homeostasis. Chapters have been updated and reorganized to make information easily accessible in concise form, and new figures and tables have been added to enhance the presentation of complex concepts. Fundamental principles of endocrine physiology are reinforced with illustrative examples from clinical observation and the limitations of current knowledge are properly identified. The ideal resource for students entering the field, the Textbook of Endocrine Physiology aims to provide for all a solid basis in fundamentals of endocrinology and for some, inspiration for the pursuit of advanced medical or graduate studies in the field.

About this title

About the Author

William J. Kovacs is Professor of Medicine at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Sergio R. Ojeda is Senior Scientist and Head of the Division of Neuroscience at Oregon Regional Primate Research Center, Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.

Review

It remains a solid text book of endocrinology written in a clear, no-nonsense style. * Physiology News, No 58 * The coverage, readability, currency, and cost make Griffin and Ojeda's newest edition a best buy for classroom use or overall review purposes. * Item * In summary, this textbook incorporates modern concepts inan excellent, readable, concise, and comprehensive introduction or review of endocrine physiology. * Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada * This text succeeds in providing excellent, very readable coverage of the field of endocrinology. The clearness of writing is commendable. This text can be highly recommended for graduate level courses and for medical students beyond the first year. * Endocrine News * Well written by the best experts in the field. * Michael D. Lumpkin, PhD, Georgetown University Medical School * Excellent text. I would recommend it as required reading for all medical students. * Romesh Khardori, M.D., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine * It is a must read for graduate students and fellows. * Doris Baktuska, M.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania * Excellent introductory text. * Joseph Jarabak, University of Chicago * the expertise of the contributors in their fields is evident throughout; and the approach and level of detail are appropriate in the UK for second-year preclinical students, for those studying endocrine options and for those in clinical years needing to refresh and apply their knowledge of physiology. * BM. A. Radcliffe, Experimental Physiology * The second and third chapters "Genes and Hormones" and "Mechanisms of Hormone Action" are clear and useful guides to understanding the molecular and biochemical bases of hormonal action ... valuable for the medical student. * General and Comparative Endocrinology 91 * provides a succinct account of basic endocrine function * Baslib Book List * Review(s) from previous edition(s)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0199744122
• ISBN 13: 9780199744121
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 480
• Editor: Kovacs William J., Ojeda Sergio R.