LEADER 01977oam 2200289z- 450 001 9911019451903321 005 20230906203136.0 035 $a(CKB)3860000000012447 035 $a(BIP)039231976 035 $a(EXLCZ)993860000000012447 100 $a20220104cuuuuuuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 10$aIntegrated endocrinology 210 $cWILEY 215 $a1 online resource (416 p.) $cill 311 $a0-470-68813-0 330 8 $aThis innovative textbook provides a readable, contemporary and fully integrated introduction to endocrine glands, their hormones and how their function relates to homeostasis. It explores the pathology of endocrine disease by relating the underpinning science through a wealth of clinical scenarios and examples. The book integrates basic and clinical aspects for a range of endocrine glands and their hormones and includes a number of specialist chapters that also address areas of intense research and clinical interest including the regulation of salt, appetite and endocrine-immune interactions.Provides a fully-integrated, scientific and clinical introduction to endocrinology.Includes a wealth of colour illustrations to reinforce key concepts.Introduces clinical scenarios and leading questions to engage interest and illustrate the relevance of the underpinning science.Includes key references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.Written by a highly respected and experienced author team this new textbook will prove invaluable to students needing an original, integrated introduction to the subject across a variety of disciplines including biomedical science, pharmacology, bioengineering and pre-clinical medicine. 610 $aEndocrine Glands 610 $aHormones 610 $aMedical 676 $a616.4 700 $aLaycock$b John$01432436 702 $aMeeran$b Karim 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911019451903321 996 $aIntegrated endocrinology$94419656 997 $aUNINA