Explore how the body's glands regulate health from within. This concise introduction explains the field of internal secretions and why these chemical messengers matter for growth, metabolism, and overall well‑being.
Designed for students and practitioners who want a clear, up‑to‑date overview without wading through lengthy monographs, it provides essential facts and a practical framework for understanding endocrine function. The book focuses on the active substances produced by key glands and how they circulate to influence distant organs.
Ideal for readers of physiology and anyone curious about how internal secretions shape growth, metabolism, and health.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. The relationship between the activity of the thyroid gland and our bodies' functions is explained in clear terms in this book. The author, a physiologist, bases the book on a course of lectures given at Stanford University, providing a helpful guide for students and general readers alike. First, the thyroid gland itself is described, with its shape, development, and structure detailed. Subsequently, the mechanisms of the thyroid are explored, particularly the secretion of hormones and their vital contributions to our wellbeing. This book delves into the effects that the thyroid has on the body, discussing the symptoms of both hypo- and hyperthyroidism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330527252_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330527252
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330527252
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)