Chapter 1 General Principles of Endocrine Physiology The Endocrine System: Physiologic Functions and Components Hormone Chemistry and Mechanisms of Action Hormone Cellular Effects Hormone Receptors and Signal Transduction Control of Hormone Release Assessment of Endocrine Function Chapter 2 The Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary Gland Functional Anatomy Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary Chapter 3 Anterior Pituitary Gland Functional Anatomy Hypothalamic Control of Anterior Pituitary Hormone Release Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Diseases of the Anterior Pituitary Chapter 4 Thyroid Gland Functional Anatomy Regulation of Biosynthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Thyroid Hormones Diseases of Thyroid Hormone Overproduction and Undersecretion Evaluation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis Chapter 5 Parathyroid Gland and Ca2+ and PO4- Regulation Functional Anatomy Parathyroid Hormone Biosynthesis and Transport Parathyroid Hormone Target Organs and Physiologic Effects Calcium Homeostasis Diseases of Parathyroid Hormone Production Chapter 6 Adrenal Gland Functional Anatomy and Zonation Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla Chapter 7 Endocrine Pancreas Functional Anatomy Pancreatic Hormones Diseases Associated with Pancreatic Hormones Complications of Diabetes Chapter 8 Male Reproductive System Functional Anatomy Gonadotropin Regulation of Gonadal Function Gonadal Function Physiologic Effects of Androgens at Target Organs Neuroendocrine and Vascular Control of Erection and Ejaculation Diseases of Testosterone Excess or Deficiency Chapter 9 Female Reproductive System Functional Anatomy Gonadotropin Regulation of Ovarian Function Ovarian Hormone Synthesis Ovarian Cycle Endometrial Cycle Physiologic Effects of Ovarian Hormones Age-Related Changes in the Female Reproductive System Contraception and the Female Reproductive Tract Diseases of Overproduction and Undersecretion of Ovarian Hormones Chapter 10 Endocrine Integration of Energy and Electrolyte Balance Neuroendocrine Regulation of Energy Storage, Mobilization, and Utilization Electrolyte Balance Neuroendocrine Regulation of the Stress Response Appendix Normal Values of Metabolic Parameters and Tests of Endocrine Function Table A. Plasma and serum values Table B. Urinary levels Answers to Study Questions Index
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