Emerging Concepts in Endocrine Structure and Functions

This book uniquely presents conceptual understanding as well as advancements in the field of endocrinology. It emphasizes the harmonization between the function and the structure of different endocrine glands in the body. The book's initial chapters introduce hormones' biological synthesis, structure, function, and signaling pathways. The subsequent chapters examine the functional relationship between hypothalamus and pituitary gland and its leading and regulating roles on other endocrine and non- endocrine organs.  A separate chapter discusses the synergistic functions of adrenal glands and pineal gland in the circadian rhythm and analyze the role of corticoids in carbohydrate and mineral metabolism. Furthermore, the book addresses the role of growth hormones, prolactin, gonads regulating hormones, adrenocorticotropin, thyroid hormones, parathormone, gluco- and mineral corticoids, insulin and glucagon,

Physiology of bone remodeling is presented with the role of parathyroid glands, C cells and vitamin D explaining the bone as an endocrine organ. The regulation of male and female reproductive functions is represented well. Lastly, the book reviews the novel endocrine role and metabolic aspects of adipose tissue as an endocrine tissue and its relationship to inflammatory diseases, insulin resistance and many metabolic disorders. The book introduces key parts for endocrine’s stem cell in each gland is discussed in term of its survival, proliferation, migration, homing, differentiation and its regeneration and remodeling roles.

Dr. Ebtesam Abdullah Al-Suhaimi is a Professor at Biology Department, College of Science, at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) and the Dean of the IAU's Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC). Dr. Al-Suhaimi has more than two decades of research excellence in endocrinology, physiology, immunology, animal biology, and behavior sciences. With an advanced degree in physiology and a doctorate in endocrinology, Professor Al-Suhaimi authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles dedicated to the human and animal endocrine systems. In addition, Dr. Al-Suhaimi co-authored several endocrinology books and chapters. Her book titled "Endocrine Physiology" in Arabic is taught in many educational organizations throughout Saudi Arabia. Professor Ebtesam is an active mentor and engaged supervisor of all graduate students at the IAU and IRMC. She is also a highly respected life scientist who served IAU as a Vice Dean for Scientific Research from 2009 till 2018, promoting organizational research cooperation between fundamental and applied research groups and teams. Professor Ebtesam is a member of the Endocrine Society, Saudi Biological Society, and The Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism and serves the greater scientific community as an Editorial Member and Reviewer of several peer-reviewed journals.