Neuroendocrinology
An Integrated Approach
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Beschreibung
There has been an explosion of interest in the field ofneuroendocrinology over the last twenty years with the discovery ofneurohormones regulating virtually everything from growth anddevelopment to sexual and aggressive behavior.
This book provides a much-needed introduction toneuroendocrinology from a zoological and evolutionary perspective.It covers the evolution, development and description of theneuroendocrine system throughout the animal kingdom.
Specific topics covered include:
* The Evolution of early neuroendocrine systems in primitiveanimals
* Structural characterisation, molecular biology and biochemistryof neuroendocrine agents
* A profiles section on unusual aspects of neuroendocrinephysiology written by leaders in the field
* A unique section on the actions of environmental chemicalseffect neuroendocrine systems in various species
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David Lovejoy
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"...every student of this discipline is encouraged to read anddigest the important information included in this well-writtenvolume." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, June 2006)
"...provides important context for the development ofneuroendocrinology." (Doody's Health Services)
" A clearly written introduction to neuroendocrinology from azoological and evolutionary perspective" (PediatricEndocrinology Reviews (PER) Volume 3: March 2006)
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