with a basic understanding of how the endocrine system functions in health and disease. Attractively illustrated with clear 2-color diagrams, this volume also facilitates study with learning objectives, overview boxes, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with questions and explained answers.Stay current with clear, accurate, and up-to-the-minute coverage of the physiology of the endocrine system focusing on the needs of the student. Bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book. Master the material more easily with learning objectives, overview boxes, key words and concepts, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with questions and explained answers. Understand complex concepts by examining more than 200 clear, 2-color diagrams. Apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations using featured clinical commentaries.

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