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This book uniquely presents conceptual understanding as well as
advancements in the field of endocrinology. It emphasizes the
harmonization between the function and the structure of different
endocrine glands in the body. The book's initial chapters introduce
hormones' biological synthesis, structure, function, and signaling
pathways. The subsequent chapters examine the functional
relationship between hypothalamus and pituitary gland and its
leading and regulating roles on other endocrine and non- endocrine
organs. A separate chapter discusses the synergistic functions of
adrenal glands and pineal gland in the circadian rhythm and analyze
the role of corticoids in carbohydrate and mineral metabolism.
Furthermore, the book addresses the role of growth hormones,
prolactin, gonads regulating hormones, adrenocorticotropin, thyroid
hormones, parathormone, gluco- and mineral corticoids, insulin and
glucagon, Physiology of bone remodeling is presented with the role
of parathyroid glands, C cells and vitamin D explaining the bone as
an endocrine organ. The regulation of male and female reproductive
functions is represented well. Lastly, the book reviews the novel
endocrine role and metabolic aspects of adipose tissue as an
endocrine tissue and its relationship to inflammatory diseases,
insulin resistance and many metabolic disorders. The book
introduces key parts for endocrine's stem cell in each gland is
discussed in term of its survival, proliferation, migration,
homing, differentiation and its regeneration and remodeling roles.
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