Hormones: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Release Year
2014
Book Title
Hormones: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
ISBN
9780199672875
Subject Area
Science, Medical
Publication Name
Hormones : a Very Short Introduction
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Length
6.8 in
Subject
Endocrinology & Metabolism, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2014
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.3 in
Author
Martin Luck
Item Weight
3.5 Oz
Item Width
4.4 in
Number of Pages
144 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199672873
ISBN-13
9780199672875
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201569099

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
144 Pages
Publication Name
Hormones : a Very Short Introduction
Language
English
Subject
Endocrinology & Metabolism, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Author
Martin Luck
Subject Area
Science, Medical
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
3.5 Oz
Item Length
6.8 in
Item Width
4.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-932709
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
1. Hormones, history, and the shoulders of giants2. What and how3. Nuns, catastrophes, and the mysteries of reproduction4. Water, salt, and blood pressure5. The hard stuff: calcium, cells, bones, and cancer6. Appetite, fat, and obesity7. The thyroid gland8. Light and dark9. Changing perspectivesFurther readingIndex
Synopsis
Hormones play an integral part in the balance and workings of the body. While many people are broadly aware of their existence, there are many misconceptions and few are aware of the nature and importance of the endocrine system. In this Very Short Introduction, Martin Luck explains what hormones are, what they do, where they come from, and how they work. He explains how the endocrine system operates, highlighting the importance of hormones in the regulation of water and salt in the body, how they affect reproduction and our appetites, and how they help us adjust to different environments, such as travel across time zones. In this fresh and modern treatment, Luck also touches on the ethical and moral issues surrounding research methods, testing on animals, and hormone misuse. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Hormones play an integral part in the balance and workings of the body. While many people are broadly aware of their existence, there are many misconceptions and few are aware of the nature and importance of the endocrine system. In this Very Short Introduction , Martin Luck explains what hormones are, what they do, where they come from, and how they work. He explains how the endocrine system operates, highlighting the importance of hormones in the regulation of water and salt in the body, how they affect reproduction and our appetites, and how they help us adjust to different environments, such as travel across time zones. In this fresh and modern treatment, Luck also touches on the ethical and moral issues surrounding research methods, testing on animals, and hormone misuse. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Hormones play an integral part in the balance and workings of the body. While many people are broadly aware of their existence, there are many misconceptions and few are aware of the nature and importance of the endocrine system. In this Very Short Introduction, Martin Luck explains what hormones are, what they do, where they come from, and how they work. He explains how the endocrine system operates, highlighting the importance of hormones in the regulation of water and salt in the body, how they affect reproduction and our appetites, and how they help us adjust to different environments, such as travel across time zones. In this fresh and modern treatment, Luck also touches on the ethical and moral issues surrounding research methods, testing on animals, and hormone misuse.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Hormones are vital to the workings of the body, and while many people are aware of what hormones do, few have an appreciation of the nature and importance of the endocrine system. In this Very Short Introduction, Martin Luck explains what hormones are, what they do, where they come from, and how they work.
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QP571

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