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Autore |
Neal J. Matthew |
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Titolo |
How the endocrine system works / / J. Matthew Neal |
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Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2016 |
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©2016 |
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ISBN |
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1-118-93147-5 |
1-118-93146-7 |
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Edizione |
[Second edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (263 p.) |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Endocrine glands - Physiology |
Endocrine glands - Diseases |
Hormones - Physiological effect |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgements How to Use This Book Lecture 1. An Overview Lecture 2. Pituitary and Hypothalamus Lecture 3. The Thyroid Lecture 4. Adrenal Gland Lecture 5. Glucose Metabolism Lecture 6. Calcium Metabolism Lecture 7. Reproductive Endocrinology Lecture 8. Lipid Disorders Lecture 9. Disorders of Multiple Endocrine Glands and Paraneoplastic Syndromes Appendix: Clinical trials, evidence-based medicine, and reading the literature Glossary Index . |
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"How the Endocrine System Works is not another standard introduction to endocrinology, but an innovative and fun way to learn about the importance of the key glands in the human body and the hormones they control. It is explained in 9 easy-to-understand lectures, with additional material on the treatment and management of endocrine disorders. How the Endocrine System Works: - Is designed for those in need of a concise introduction to this fascinating area of medicine - Has been rigorously updated to reflect today's endocrinology teaching - Includes more focus on the treatment and management of endocrine disorders - Features more on evidence-based medicine, obesity, epidemiology, and biostatistics - Includes summaries of key research |
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