Product Description

Master concepts rather than just memorize facts!

This concise and readable reference not only explains the basic clinical science and anatomy behind endocrine function -- it also relates endocrine physiology to states of health and disease.

• Topics covered will be tested on USMLE Step 1
• Each chapter includes self-study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples
• Two important areas have been updated: the first pertains to hormonal regulation of bone metabolism and the second to hormonal aspects of obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #767484 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Review
"This book provides a concise discussion of endocrine physiology. First, there is a general discussion of hormone action. Next, individual chapters are devoted to each hormone system. Finally, there is a discussion of endocrine aspects of energy and electrolyte balance....This easy-to-read and concise discussion of endocrine physiology is particularly well suited for medical students with an interest in endocrinology and for students studying for the Step 1 USMLE examination. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service (Doody's )

From the Back Cover
MASTERY OF CONCEPTS - NOT MEMORIZATION OF FACTS
Concise and readable, Endocrine Physiology not only explains the basic science and anatomy behind endocrine function in a clear and logical fashion, it also relates endocrine physiology to states of health and disease.

RIGHT TO THE POINT

-Offers the best review for the USMLE Step I

-Packed with self-study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples

-Current and up-to-date basic and clinical science concepts

-Explicit diagrams of regulation of hormone release and action

-Systems approach to hormone regulation and action at target organ

-Rationales for pharmacological, surgical, or genetic interventions

-Explicit description of feedback loops involved in regulation of hormone release

-Coverage of principal hormonal systems, from the functional anatomy, synthesis and release and molecular mechanism of hormone action

-Sequential description of regulatory mechanisms of hormone release and cellular physiologic effects

-Integration of hormone systems that regulate energy metabolism, fluid homeostasis and mineral balance

About the Author
Patricia E. Molina, MD, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center.