General and Comparative Endocrinology (EPUB)

General and Comparative Endocrinology (EPUB)

by Author A.M. Schreiber

Taking a comprehensive approach to endocrinology , General and Comparative Endocrinology :

An Integrative Approach exposes students to the various aspects of this multidisciplinary science , from the medical to comparative domains , while also delving into the field’s evolutionary , environmental and conservation specializations . The underlying premise of the textbook is that students who are interested in the health sciences can gain insight from knowing how knowledge of endocrine function across a range of animals advances the field of modern medicine .

Students who are interested in comparative physiology will also gain from the abundance of information found in medical/clinical endocrinology , which is the field’s foundational study . By covering subjects and new developments not included in previous beginning endocrinology textbooks , this book captures the essence of the modern discipline .

Important Elements

presents the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary field of endocrinology . clearly outlines the main ideas and aims of the chapter . Contains exam- and quiz-relevant summary and synthesis questions for every chapter . has a chapter on substances that disturb the endocrine system . explains the importance that the endocrine system plays in major health issues such as obesity , diabetes and other disorders that are caused by “mismatches to modernity” and appetite management . incorporates comparative and evolutionary perspectives on hormones and health .

See also : Endocrinology : Pathophysiology to Therapy (Original PDF from Publisher)