The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Endocrine System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. IntroductionReceptors and Hormone ActionThe Hypothalamus and Pituitary Part I: The Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary4The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Part II: The Anterior PituitaryThe Adrenal Glands Part I: The Adrenal MedullaThe Adrenal Glands Part II: The Adrenal CortexThe Thyroid GlandHormonal Control of Reproduction Part I: Male Reproductive SystemHormonal Control of Reproduction Part II: Female Reproductive SystemHormonal Control of Reproduction Part III: Development and FertilityInsulin and the Regulation of Plasma GlucoseHormonal Regulation of Plasma Calcium and Calcium MetabolismMiscellaneous Hormones Systems of the Body Series: The Renal SystemThe Musculoskeletal SystemThe Nervous SystemThe Digestive SystemThe Endocrine SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Cardiovascular System