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Preface vii
Chapter 1 General Principles of Endocrine Physiology 1
The Endocrine System: Physiologic Functions & Components 1
Hormone Chemistry & Mechanisms of Action 3
Hormone Cellular Effects 7
Hormone Receptors & Signal Transduction 9
Control of Hormone Release 14
Assessment of Endocrine Function 19
Chapter 2 The Hypothalamus & Posterior Pituitary Gland 27
Functional Anatomy 28
Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary 34
Chapter 3 Anterior Pituitary Gland 49
Functional Anatomy 49
Hypothalamic Control of Anterior Pituitary Hormone Release 52
Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary 52
Diseases of the Anterior Pituitary 69
Chapter 4 Thyroid Gland 75
Functional Anatomy 75
Regulation of Biosynthesis, Storage, & Secretion of Thyroid Hormones 77
Diseases of Thyroid Hormone Overproduction & Undersecretion 91
Evaluation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis 96
Chapter 5 Parathyroid Gland & Ca2+&PO4-Regulation 101
Functional Anatomy 102
PTH Biosynthesis & Transport 102
PTH Target Organs & Physiologic Effects 105
Calcium Homeostasis 113
Diseases of PTH Production 124
Chapter 6 Adrenal Gland 129
Functional Anatomy & Zonation 130
Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex 131
Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla 153
Chapter 7 Endocrine Pancreas 165
Functional Anatomy 165
Pancreatic Hormones 166
Diseases Associated with Pancreatic Hormones 182
Chapter 8 Male Reproductive System 189
Functional Anatomy 190
Gonadotropin Regulation of Gonadal Function 192
Gonadal Function 196
Physiologic Effects of Androgens at Target Organs 201
Neuroendocrine & Vascular Control of Erection & Ejaculation 208
Diseases of TestosteroneExcess or Deficiency 209
Chapter 9 Female Reproductive System 215
Functional Anatomy 216
Gonadotropin Regulation of Ovarian Function 218
Ovarian Hormone Synthesis 219
Ovarian Cycle 222
Endometrial Cycle 230
Physiologic Effects of Ovarian Hormones 233
Age-Related Changes in the Female Reproductive System 247
Contraception & the Female Reproductive Tract 249
Diseases of Overproduction & Undersecretion of Ovarian Hormones 250
Chapter 10 Endocrine Integration of Energy & Electrolyte Balance 255
Neuroendocrine Regulation of Energy Storage, Mobilization, & Utilization 256
Electrolyte Balance 270
Neuroendocrine Regulation of the Stress Response 281
Appendix 287
Table 1 Normal values of metabolic parameters and tests of endocrine function: Plasma and serum values 287
Table 2 Normal values of metabolic parameters and tests of endocrine function: Urinary levels 289
Answers to Study Questions 291
Index 293
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