Brain endocrinology / editor, Marcella Motta.

Other author Motta, Marcella.
Other author Endocrine functions of the brain.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Raven Press, ©1991.
Descriptionxiii, 482 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesComprehensive endocrinology
Comprehensive endocrinology. ^A9170
Contents Neuroregulatory peptides -- Regulatory peptides in the neuroendocrine system -- Sexual differentiation of the endocrine brain and its control -- Neurosteroids : biosynthesis and function of pregnenolone and dehydroepiandrosterone in the brain -- Corticosteroid receptors in the brain -- Emerging tenets in the mechanism of gonadal steroid action of hypothalamic neurons -- Steroid-peptide interactions in the endocrine brain -- Opioid peptides and pituitary function -- Hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone -- Growth hormone-releasing hormone -- Growth hormone release inhibiting hormone -- Thyrotropin-releasing hormone -- Corticotropin-releasing hormone -- Neurohypophysial hormones and the brain -- Role of the endocrine brain in the control of hypertension -- Role of the endocrine brain in the control of eating -- Aging of the endocrine brain.
General noteRev. ed. of: The Endocrine functions of the brain. c1980.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 91014199
ISBN088167768X

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Joyner General Stacks QP356.4.B715 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold