Crash Course Endocrinology: Updated Print + E-Book Edition

ISBN-13: 9780723438564 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 152 str.

Ronan O'Neill; Richard Murphy

Opis

Crash Course - your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates - those who have just been in the exam situation - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each provides an integrated approach to the subject by linking together topics such as anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. Diseases and complaints, clerking, clinical assessment and examination, common skills and further investigations are also covered. Commencing with clear 'Learning Objectives', every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included.In this edition, Crash Course Endocrinology has been carefully revised to further reflect the requirements today's medical curriculum, including enhanced coverage of the essential area of diabetes.

Spis treści

Glossary

1 Overview of the endocrine system

2. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland

3. The thyroid gland

4. The adrenal glands

5. The pancreas

6. Up and coming hormones

7. Endocrine control of fluid balance

8. Endocrine control of calcium homeostasis

9. Endocrine control of growth

10. Endocrine disorders of neoplastic origin

11. Hormones of the reproductive system

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs)

Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)

SAQ Answers

EMQ Answers

Index