\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSystems of the Body\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following todayâs systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. \u003c/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Endocrine System\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eReceptors and Hormone Action\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Hypothalamus and Pituitary Part I: The Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary4\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Hypothalamus and Pituitary Part II: The Anterior Pituitary\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Adrenal Glands Part I: The Adrenal Medulla\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Adrenal Glands Part II: The Adrenal Cortex\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Thyroid Gland\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHormonal Control of Reproduction Part I: Male Reproductive System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHormonal Control of Reproduction Part II: Female Reproductive System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHormonal Control of Reproduction Part III: Development and Fertility\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsulin and the Regulation of Plasma Glucose\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHormonal Regulation of Plasma Calcium and Calcium Metabolism\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eMiscellaneous Hormones\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems of the Body\u003c/i\u003e Series:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Renal System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Musculoskeletal System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Nervous System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Digestive System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Endocrine System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Respiratory System\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Cardiovascular System \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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