Download or read book The Endocrine System at a Glance written by Ben Greenstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Endocrine System at a Glance provides a highlyillustrated and unambiguous introduction to the basic principlesand mechanisms of endocrinology and the key endocrine organs,followed by sections on reproductive and metabolic endocrinology.Clinical scenarios contextualise the basic science and illustratehow endocrine conditions present, are diagnosed, and are treated onthe wards. This third edition: Includes new material on basic diagnostic tests used in thediagnosis of endocrine disorders Features new material on cancer and endocrinology Includes MCQs for each chapter The Endocrine System at a Glance is ideal for all medicalstudents studying endocrinology and revising for final exams, aswell as preparing for clinical attachments. The book is alsosuitable for those training in allied health professions and nursesspecialising in endocrinology.