Table of Contents

Introduction to the Endocrine System
Endocrine Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Energy Metabolism
Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis
Hypothalamus-Pituitary Complex
The Thyroid Gland
The Adrenal Gland
Life Cycle of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
The Male Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System
Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation

Appendix A: Answers to Self-Study Problems

Appendix B: Comprehensive Multiple-Choice Examination

Appendix C: Hormone Ranges

Appendix D: Abbreviations and Symbols

Reviews

"This is the only comprehensive book I have read in this field. In comparison to the broader physiology textbooks that include discussions of these systems, this one is clear and easy to read. It also provides just the right amount of clinical correlation for college students or first-year medical students." Robert Stern, MA (University of Chicago Medical Center) 4 star Doody rating!