The Comparative Physiology of Internal Secretion - Lancelot T. Hogben

The Comparative Physiology of Internal Secretion

Buch | Softcover
162 Seiten
2015
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-50227-7 (ISBN)
37,40 inkl. MwSt
Originally published in 1927, this book examines the role of hormones in 'co-ordinating the activities of the organism'. Hogben illustrates the text with charts to illustrate key points, as well as photographs of animal specimens to demonstrate the role of certain secretions in processes such as growth and colour development.
Originally published in 1927 as the third instalment of the Cambridge Comparative Physiology series, this book examines the role of hormones in 'co-ordinating the activities of the organism'. Hogben illustrates the text with charts to illustrate key points, as well as photographs of animal specimens to demonstrate the role of certain secretions in processes such as growth and colour development. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science.

1. Chemical co-ordination; 2. Adrenaline and neuromuscular co-ordination; 3. Internal secretion and the chromatic function; 4. Endocrine factors in secretory processes; 5. The relation of internal secretion to vasomotor regulation; 6. Endocrine factors in metabolism; 7. The rôle of the ductless glands in developmental processes; Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 9.4.2015
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 140 x 216 mm
Gewicht 200 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Zoologie
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Angewandte Physik
ISBN-10 1-107-50227-6 / 1107502276
ISBN-13 978-1-107-50227-7 / 9781107502277
Zustand Neuware
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