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An introduction to neuroendocrinology / Michael Wilkinson & Richard E. Brown

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2015.Edition: Second editionDescription: xix, 479 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780521806473 (hardback)
  • 052180647X (hardback)
  • 9780521014762 (paperback)
  • 052101476X (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 612.8 23 WIL
NLM classification:
  • WL 105
Contents:
1. Classification of chemical messengers 2. The endocrine glands and their hormones 3. The pituitary gland and its hormones 4. The hypothalamic hormones 5. Neurotransmitters 6. Neurotransmitter and neuropeptide control of hypothalamic, pituitary, and other hormones 7. Regulation of hormone synthesis, storage, release, transport, and deactivation 8. Regulation of hormone levels in the bloodstream 9. Steroid and thyroid hormone receptors 10. Receptors for peptide hormones, neuropeptides, and neurotransmitters 11. Neuropeptides I : classification, synthesis, and colocalization with classical neurotransmitters 12. Neuropeptides II : function 13. Cytokines and the interaction between the neuroendocrine and immune systems 14. Methods for the study of behavioural neuroendocrinology 15. An overview of behavioural neuroendocrinology : present, past, and future.
Summary: How does the brain regulate sexual behavior, or control our body weight? How do we cope with stress? Addressing these questions and many more besides, this thoroughly revised new edition reflects the significant advances that have been made in the study of neuroendocrinology over the last twenty years. The text examines the importance of the hypothalamus in regulating hormone secretion from the endocrine glands, describing novel sites of hormone release including bone, heart, skeletal muscle and liver. The role of steroid hormone, neurotransmitter and peptide receptors, and the molecular responses of target tissues, is integrated into the discussion of the neuroendocrine brain, especially through changes in gene expression. Particular attention is attached to neuropeptides, including their profound influence on behavior. Complete with new full-color figures throughout, along with review and essay questions for each chapter, this is an ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate students of neuroscience, psychology, biology and physiology.
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Reference Books Reference Books CUTN Central Library Medicine, Technology & Management Non-fiction 612.8 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 41000

Richard E. Brown's name appears first in the previous edition.

1. Classification of chemical messengers 2. The endocrine glands and their hormones 3. The pituitary gland and its hormones 4. The hypothalamic hormones 5. Neurotransmitters 6. Neurotransmitter and neuropeptide control of hypothalamic, pituitary, and other hormones 7. Regulation of hormone synthesis, storage, release, transport, and deactivation 8. Regulation of hormone levels in the bloodstream 9. Steroid and thyroid hormone receptors 10. Receptors for peptide hormones, neuropeptides, and neurotransmitters 11. Neuropeptides I : classification, synthesis, and colocalization with classical neurotransmitters 12. Neuropeptides II : function 13. Cytokines and the interaction between the neuroendocrine and immune systems 14. Methods for the study of behavioural neuroendocrinology 15. An overview of behavioural neuroendocrinology : present, past, and future.

How does the brain regulate sexual behavior, or control our body weight? How do we cope with stress? Addressing these questions and many more besides, this thoroughly revised new edition reflects the significant advances that have been made in the study of neuroendocrinology over the last twenty years. The text examines the importance of the hypothalamus in regulating hormone secretion from the endocrine glands, describing novel sites of hormone release including bone, heart, skeletal muscle and liver. The role of steroid hormone, neurotransmitter and peptide receptors, and the molecular responses of target tissues, is integrated into the discussion of the neuroendocrine brain, especially through changes in gene expression. Particular attention is attached to neuropeptides, including their profound influence on behavior. Complete with new full-color figures throughout, along with review and essay questions for each chapter, this is an ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate students of neuroscience, psychology, biology and physiology.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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