Comparative vertebrate endocrinology

Bentley, P. J.

Comparative vertebrate endocrinology - 3rd Edition. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998. - xx, 526 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Included Index

1. Introduction --
2. Comparative morphology of the endocrine tissues --
3. The chemical structure, polymorphism, and evolution of hormones --
4. The life history of hormones --
5. Hormones and nutrition --
6. Hormones and calcium metabolism --
7. Hormones and the integument --
8. Hormones and osmoregulation --
9. Hormones and reproduction.

This book discusses the intimate physiology of the endocrine system and the pivotal role of hormones in coordinating basic body processes

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Endocrinology, Comparative.
Vertebrates

591.142 / BEN

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