Emerging Concepts in Endocrine Structure and Functions

Dr. Ebtesam Abdullah Al-Suhaimi is a Professor at Biology Department, College of Science, at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) and the Dean of the IAU's Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC). Dr. Al-Suhaimi has more than two decades of research excellence in endocrinology, physiology, immunology, animal biology, and behavior sciences. With an advanced degree in physiology and a doctorate in endocrinology, Professor Al-Suhaimi authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles dedicated to the human and animal endocrine systems. In addition, Dr. Al-Suhaimi co-authored several endocrinology books and chapters. Her book titled "Endocrine Physiology" in Arabic is taught in many educational organizations throughout Saudi Arabia. Professor Ebtesam is an active mentor and engaged supervisor of all graduate students at the IAU and IRMC. She is also a highly respected life scientist who served IAU as a Vice Dean for Scientific Research from 2009 till 2018, promoting organizational research cooperation between fundamental and applied research groups and teams. Professor Ebtesam is a member of the Endocrine Society, Saudi Biological Society, and The Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism and serves the greater scientific community as an Editorial Member and Reviewer of several peer-reviewed journals.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Endocrinology.- Chapter 2. Biological Synthesis Of Hormones In Endocrine Cells.- Chapter 3. Mechanism of Hormones Secretion and Action.- Chapter 4. The Pituitary Gland: Functional Relationship with The Hypothalamus, Structure and Physiology.- Chapter 5. Thyroid Glands: Physiology and Structure.- Chapter 6. Bone Remodeling Physiology : Regulation of Parathyroid Glands, C Cells, Vitamin D & Bone as an Endocrine Organ.- Chapter 7. Adrenal Glands, Pineal Gland Physiology and The Circadian Rhythm.- Chapter 8. Endocrine Pancreas and Glucose Metabolism.- Chapter 9. Regulation of Male and Female Reproductive Functions.- Chapter 10. Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ and Local Hormone.