Endocrinology

The fifth edition of the most widely used college text of endocrinology has been extensively revised to provide the most up-to-date information available in the field of endocrine physiology. The book presents in-depth discussions of the vertebrate hormones provided in the following logical and meaningful manner. *introduction (historical perspective) *biosynthesis *chemistry *circulation and metabolism *physiological roles *control of secretion *mechanisms of action *pathophysiology *comparative endocrinology Many new figures have been provided that help convey concepts to the reader in a most information manner.