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Focusing on the diverse production of hormones across various organisms, this book explores their synthesis in humans, animals, and even insects and mollusks. It categorizes hormones into classes such as protein/peptides, steroids, and others, while detailing hormone receptors and their functions. The text emphasizes the organs responsible for hormone production and regulation, showcasing the complexity of these processes. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of the endocrine system, genetics of endocrine diseases, and the implications of doping, providing a comprehensive understanding of hormonal dynamics.
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Hormones and the Endocrine System, Bernhard Kleine, Winfried G. Rossmanith
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Hormones and the Endocrine System
- Subtitle
- Textbook of Endocrinology
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Springer
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9783319792125
- Series
- Rating
- 4.65 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the diverse production of hormones across various organisms, this book explores their synthesis in humans, animals, and even insects and mollusks. It categorizes hormones into classes such as protein/peptides, steroids, and others, while detailing hormone receptors and their functions. The text emphasizes the organs responsible for hormone production and regulation, showcasing the complexity of these processes. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of the endocrine system, genetics of endocrine diseases, and the implications of doping, providing a comprehensive understanding of hormonal dynamics.