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Hormones

Hormones

Paperback

Series: Oxford Biology Primers

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 0198832826
ISBN13: 9780198832829
Publisher: Oxford Univ PR
Published: Aug 12 2019
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.38 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
This primer introduces students to key elements of the endocrine system, including the structure and function of the major types of hormones. It explores the role of hormones in disease, in development, in reproduction and in behaviour. Although humans are its main focus, it draws on illuminating examples from a range of other species, including sex changes and aggression in fish, metamorphosis in amphibians, induction of ovulation in different species, and bonding behaviour in birds.

The final section of the book looks at ways in which hormones can be used in medicine and agriculture, and can be abused to enhance sporting performance and weight loss.

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