The hormones. physiology, chemistry and applications / Volume V :

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Pincus, Gregory, 1903-1967, Thimann, Kenneth Vivian, 1904-1997, Astwood, E. B. (Edwin B.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Academic Press, �1964.
Temas:
Hormones.
Hormones
hormone.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Anatomy & Physiology.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover; The Hormones: Physiology, Chemistry, and Applications; Copyright Page; Contributors to Volume V; Table of Contents; Contents of Volume I; Contents of Volume II; Contents of Volume III; Contents of Volume IV; Chapter 1. Chemistry of Pituitary Hormones; I. General Introduction; II. Oxytocin and Vasopressin; III. Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones; IV. Corticotropin; V. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone; VI. Luteinizing Hormone; VII. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone; VIII. Prolactin; IX. Growth Hormone; X. Other Hormones; References; Chapter 2. Metabolie Actions of Pituitary Hormones
  • I. Effects of Anterior Pituitary Hormones on Protein MetabolismII. Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism after Hypophysectomy; III. Pituitary Hormones and Carbohydrate Metabolism; IV. Influence of Pituitary Peptides on Lipid Metabolism; References; Chapter 3. The Thyroid; I. Introduction; II. Development and Structure of the Thyroid Gland; III. Iodide Transport; IV. Cellular Biochemistry of the Thyroid Gland; V. Hormonal Biochemistry of the Thyroid Gland; VI. Agents That Affect the Thyroid Gland; VII. Iodine Compounds in Body Fluids; VIII. Metabolism of Iodoamino Acids
  • IX. Quantitative Aspects of Thyroid Accumulation and Release of Iodine and the Peripheral Utilization of Thyroid HormonesX. Actions of the Thyroid Hormones-Fundamental Aspects; XI. Effects of the Thyroid Hormones on Organ Systems; XII. Miscellaneous Effects of the Thyroid Hormones; XIII. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4. In Vivo Studies of Steroid Dynamics in Man; I. Introduction; II. Methods and Concepts; III. The Effects of Binding of Steroids by Plasma Proteins; IV. Specific Activities of Urinary Metabolites; V. Appendix; References; Chapter 5. Tumors and Hormones; I. Introduction
  • II. TumorigenesisIII. Tumor Growth; References; Chapter 6. On the Action of Mammalian Hormones; Preface; I. Introduction; II. Insulin Action; III. Epinephrine Action; IV. Action of ACTH; V. Action of Estradiol; VI. Conclusion and Summary; References; Chapter 7. Selected Problems in Endocrine Medicine; I. Introduction; II. Diabetes mellitus; III. Hypoglycemia; IV. The Adrenal Cortex; V. The Use of Glucocorticoids in General Medicine; VI. The Adrenal Medulla; VII. The Thyroid; VIII. The Parathyroid; IX. Growth Hormone; X. The Pineal Gland; XI. Genetic Aspects; References; Author Index

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