Academic Press Hormones Second Edition - Medical Textbook

Academic Press presents the newly revised and updated Second Edition of Hormones. This comprehensive text offers an in-depth look at human hormones by integrating modern theories of hormone action with current understandings of cellular architecture and organ physiology. Each chapter is structured to provide a clear physiological description of the hormone system being studied. Following these descriptions, the text details the specific mode-of-action for each hormone. This edition incorporates significant advances in molecular biology, specifically regarding receptors, hormones, and recent studies on hormone action. Designed for medical professionals and students, this book connects classical organ physiology with contemporary subcellular insights. It serves as a detailed resource for those studying internal medicine, oncology, and the complex biological systems that govern human health.