The endocrine system is an efficient means of controlling, via hormones, large numbers of cells at many different sites in the body and it is the most important factor in the control of the basic processes of the individual, such as metabolism, growth and reproduction. _ Human Endocrinology is a concise lucid explanation of how hormones are secreted by various glands into the blood and dispersed to cells within the body. Each hormone group is described in a separate chapter dealing with the factors affecting the hormones secretion and the use of particular hormones in the treatment of...
The endocrine system is an efficient means of controlling, via hormones, large numbers of cells at many different sites in the body and it is the most...
Pharmacology, in its own right, is a massive subject area and has been the focus of several major textbooks. The aim of this text is to provide a readable, introductory text which covers all of the main aspects of pharmacology, but in a way that enthuses the reader to study the subject further, rather than aiming to provide comprehensive, detailed coverage of the subject matter. Each chapter includes line drawings and figures to illustrate concepts and mechanisms of action, and ends with a selection of recommended reading and multiple choice revision questions.
Pharmacology, in its own right, is a massive subject area and has been the focus of several major textbooks. The aim of this text is to provide a read...
