The Human Body II: The Endocrine System

Publisher Britannica Digital Learning

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2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Britannica Digital Learning

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Edition

2

Copyright

2012

ISBN13

9781615307319

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Grade Level

9th Grade - 12th Grade

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Overview

The endocrine system, comprised of a number of hormone-secreting glands, is vital to the functioning of the human body. In addition to its role in reproductive activity, the endocrine system regulates tissue growth, responses to injury and stress, and helps maintain necessary levels of chemicals throughout the body. This detailed volume carefully examines the major glands of the endocrine system as well as the consequences of its dysfunction and disorder.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: Function and Regulation of the Human Endocrine System.
2: The Nature of Endocrine Regulation.
3: The Endocrine System and the Human System.
4: Maintenance of Homeostasis.
5: Growth and Differentiation.
6: Adaptive Responses to Stress.
7: Parenting Behaviour.
8: Integrative Functions.
9: Synthesis and Transport of Hormones.
10: Hormone Synthesis.
11: Modes of Hormone Transport.
12: Biorhythms.
13: Feedback Regulation Mechanisms of Endocrine Signaling.
14: Growth and Development.
15: Major Endocrine Hormones and Evaluation of Endocrine Function.
16: Major Endocrine Hormones of Growth and Metabolism.
17: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone.
18: Calcitonin.
19: Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone.
20: Cortisol.
21: Gonadotropin.
22: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone.
23: Growth Hormone.
24: Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone.
25: Insulin-Like Growth Factor.
26: Melatonin.
27: Oxytocin.
28: Parathormone.
29: Somatostatin.
30: Thyrotropin.
31: Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone.
32: Thyroxine.
33: Vasopressin.
34: Select Tests for the Evaluation of Endocrine Function.
35: Epinephrine Tolerance Test.
36: Glucose Tolerance Test.
37: Thyroid Function Test.
38: Major Glands of the Endocrine System.
39: Anatomical Considerations.
40: Glands and Hormones of the Human Endocrine System.
41: Adrenal Gland.
42: Adrenal Medulla.
43: Adrenal Cortex.
44: Regulation of Adrenal Hormone Secretion.
45: Hypothalamus.
46: Anatomy of the Hypothalamus.
47: Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormone Secretion.
48: Islets of Langerhans.
49: Ovaries.
50: Parathyroid Gland.
51: Anatomy of the Parathyroid Glands.
52: Functions of the Parathyroid Glands.
53: Pineal Gland.
54: Anatomy of the Pineal Gland.
55: Endocrine Function of the Pineal Gland.
56: Pituitary Gland.
57: Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland.
58: The Anterior Pituitary.
59: Structure and Function of Anterior Pituitary Hormones.
60: Regulation of Anterior Pituitary Hormones.
61: Neuro
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