The Endocrine System at a Glance

The Endocrine System at a Glanceprovides a highly illustrated and unambiguous introduction to the basic principles and mechanisms of endocrinology and the key endocrine organs, followed by sections on reproductive and metabolic endocrinology. Clinical scenarios contextualise the basic science and il...

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Main Authors Greenstein, Ben, Wood, Diana F
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Chichester Wiley-Blackwell 2011
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Edition3. Aufl.
SeriesAt a glance series
Subjects
Endocrine Glands > physiology
Endocrine Glands > physiopathology
Endocrine System Diseases
Endocrinology
Hormones > secretion
Gesundheit Innere Medizin
Medizin
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Summary:The Endocrine System at a Glanceprovides a highly illustrated and unambiguous introduction to the basic principles and mechanisms of endocrinology and the key endocrine organs, followed by sections on reproductive and metabolic endocrinology. Clinical scenarios contextualise the basic science and illustrate how endocrine conditions present, are diagnosed, and are treated on the wards.This third edition:Includes new material on basic diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis of endocrine disordersFeatures new material on cancer and endocrinologyIncludes MCQs for each chapterThe Endocrine System at a Glanceis ideal for all medical students studying endocrinology and revising for final exams, as well as preparing for clinical attachments. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions and nurses specialising in endocrinology.
ISBN:1444332155
9781444332155