Endocrine Physiology

MASTERY OF CONCEPTS - NOT MEMORIZATION OF FACTSConcise and readable, Endocrine Physiology not only explains the basic science and anatomy behind endocrine function in a clear and logical fashion, it also relates endocrine physiology to states of health and disease.RIGHT TO THE POINT*Offers the best review for the USMLE Step I*Packed with self-study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples*Current and up-to-date basic and clinical science concepts*Explicit diagrams of regulation of hormone release and action*Systems approach to hormone regulation and action at target organ*Rationales for pharmacological, surgical, or genetic interventions*Explicit description of feedback loops involved in regulation of hormone release*Coverage of principal hormonal systems, from the functional anatomy, synthesis and release and molecular mechanism of hormone action*Sequential description of regulatory mechanisms of hormone release and cellular physiologic effects*Integration of hormone systems that regulate energy metabolism, fluid homeostasis and mineral balanceMolina, Patricia E. is the author of 'Endocrine Physiology' with ISBN 9780071402576 and ISBN 0071402578.