Textbook of Endocrine Physiology

by James E. Griffin (Editor), Sergio R. Ojeda (Editor)

Written primarily for medical students, but also of use to graduates and undergraduates, this textbook provides thorough, balanced, and well-illustrated coverage of endocrine physiology. The scope is broad, ranging from molecular mechanisms of hormone action to the clinical assessment of
endocrine function. Yet the book maintains a clear focus on basic endocrine functions, using clinical examples to throw light on normal physiology and its regulation. It was developed from a course given at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, which has a strong tradition in
endocrinology. The second edition has been thoroughly updated, and the discussion of neuroendocrinology has been reworked. There is new material on a diversity of topics, including neuroendocrine and immune system relationships, adrenergic receptors and their interaction with G proteins, signal
transduction by the tyrosine kinase family of cell surface receptors, immunometric assays, clinical evaluation of anterior pituitary hormone levels, functions of activin, hypercalcemia of pregnancy, molecular mechanisms of adrenal steroid action, 1-84 PTH, calcitonin, and the regulation of bone
remodelling.

368 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 1988

Reviews

[Chelsea Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive despite the shorter length. Super informative and interesting, it can truly spark an interest in endocrinology. Some sections are denser than others, but the basics are always laid out at the beginning of chapters.

[locrian · Rating 1 out of 5]

Informative but very dry and effortful to read. Each paragraph is packed with so much info that you need to know - you have to be absolutely focused and alert at all moments while reading. Probably good if you're REALLY into endocrinology.