内分泌与生殖系统(第2版快速医学教程)

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Preface Acknowledgements Dedication part I: Basic Medical Science 1. Overview of the Endocrine System The role of the endocrine system Hormones and endocrine secretion Organization of the endocrine system Hormone types and secretion Paracrine hormones Hormone receptors Relationship of the nervous and endocrine systems 2. The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland Anatomy Development Microstructure Hormones Disorders of the hypothalamus Disorders of the anterior pituitary Disorders of the posterior pituitary 3. The Thyroid Gland Anatomy Microstructure Development Hormones Disorders of the thyroid gland 4. The Adrenal Glands Anatomy Development Microstructure Hormones of the adrenal cortex Disorders of the adrenal cortex Hormones of the adrenal medulla Disorders of the adrenal medulla 5. The Pancreas Location and anatomy Microstructure Development Hormones Endocrine control of glucose homeostasis Disorders 6. Up and Coming Hormones Endocrine role ot the gastrointestinal tract Pineal gland Endocrine role of adipose tissue 7. Endocrine Control of Fluid Balance Fluid balance Hormones involved in fluid balance Natriu retic factors Disorders of fluid balance 8. Endocrine Control of Calcium Homeostasis The role of calcium Mechanisms involved in calcium homeostasis Hormones involved in calcium homeostasis Disorders of calcium regulation 9. Endocrine Control of Growth Direct control of growth Indirect control of growth Determination of height Disorders of growth 10. Endocrine Disorders of Neoplastic Origin Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes Ectopic hormone syndromes 11. Development of the Reproductive System Embryological development of gender Development of the breast Postnatal development Puberty 12. The Female Reproductive System Organization Oogenesis Hormones The menstrual cycle Disorders of the ovaries and fallopian tubes Disorders of the endometrium and myometrium Menstrual disorders and the menopause Disorders of the cervix Disorders of the vagina and vulva Disorders of the female breast 13. The Male Reproductive System Organization Spermatogenesis Hormones Disorders of the testes and epididymis Disorders of the prostate Disorders of the penis Disorders of the male breast 14. The Process of Reproduction Sexual intercourse and dysfunction Fertilization and contraception Infertility Therapeutic abortion The placenta Reproductive hormones in pregnancy Maternal adaptations to pregnancy Parturition and labour Disorders of labour Lactation Disorders of pregnancy and the placenta Part II Clinical Assessment 15. Common Presentations of Endocrine and Reproductive Disease 16. History and Examination History Communication skills Examination 17. Investigations and Imaging Investigating hormones Other investigations Imaging of the endocrine and reproductive systern Part III: Self-assessment Multiple-choice Questions Short-answer Questions Essay Questions MCQ Answers SAQ Answers Index