TY - GEN AU - White,Bruce Alan AU - Susasa P.Portefield TI - Endocrine and reproductive physiology SN - 9780323087049 AV - QP187 END 2019 PY - 2019///] CY - St. Louis, MI PB - Elsevier KW - Endocrine glands KW - Physiology KW - Reproductive Physiological Phenomena N1 - Rev. ed. of: Endocrine physiology / Susan P. Porterfield, Bruce A. White. 3rd. ed. c2007 Authors' names reversed on previous edition; Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 system -- The male reproductive system -- The female reproductive system -- Fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation N2 - This volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series, "Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology," explains the fundamentals of endocrine and reproductive physiology in a clear and concise manner. This medical textbook gives students a basic understanding of how endocrine and metabolic physiology affects other body systems in health and disease, including the clinical dimensions of reproductive endocrinology. It bridges the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book. Assists students in mastering the material in systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, chapter summaries, 200 clear, 2-color diagrams, and self-study questions ER -