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Clinical Physiology of Endocrine Disorders Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Raji Subramanian, Lam Sau Kuen
1:
Introduction to the Endocrine System
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Functions
Hormones
Transport of Hormones in Circulation
Mechanism of Action at Target Tissues
Feedback Control
Clinical Conditions
2:
The Pituitary Gland
THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
Hormones Released
Functions
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
Hyposecretion
Hyposecretion
THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
Hormones Released
Functions
Hyposecretion
Hyposecretion
OXYTOCIN
PANHYPOPITUITARISM
Clinical Presentation
3:
The Thyroid Gland
4:
The Calcitropic Hormones
THE PARATHYROID GLANDS
Hormone Released
Functions
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
VITAMIN D3
Hormone Released
Functions
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
THE PARAFOLLICULAR CELLS (C CELLS)
Hormone Released
Functions
HYPOSECRETION OR HYPERSECRETION
OTHER CAUSES OF HYPO-AND HYPERCALCAEMIA
5:
The Endocrine Pancreas
HYPERSECRETION
1. Excess Insulin Secretion
Insulinoma
2. Excess Glucagon Secretion
Glucagonoma
3. Excess Somatostatin Secretion
Somatostatinoma
6:
The Adrenal Gland
ADRENAL CORTEX
ADRENAL MEDULLA
THE ADRENAL CORTEX
Hormones Released
Functions
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
THE ADRENAL MEDULLA
Hormones Released
Functions
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
7:
Organs with Newly Described Endocrine Functions
INTRODUCTION
PINEAL GLAND
Melatonin and the Circadian Rhythm
THYMUS
HEART
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide and Brain Natriuretic Peptide
GASTROINTESTINAL HORMONES
Gastrin
Cholecystokinin
Secretin
Gastric Inhibitory Peptide
KIDNEY
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Renin
Urodilatin
ADIPOSE TISSUE
Leptin
Adipokines Implicated in the Insulin Resistance and Hypertension of Obesity
ENDOTHELIUM
Bibliography
INDEX
TOC
Index
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