{"product_id":"the-endocrine-system-isbn-9781394252503","title":"The Endocrine System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS\u003cbr\u003eTHE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the twelve volumes in \u003ci\u003ePeate’s Body Systems\u003c\/i\u003e series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Endocrine System\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in endocrinology, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains information necessary for effective patient care of those with hyper- and hypothyroidism, diabetes, and other diseases and conditions affecting the endocrine system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Endocrine System 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomeostasis 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Endocrine Organs 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndocrine, Paracrine, Exocrine and Autocrine Signalling 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHormones 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Transportation of Hormones 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl of Hormone Release 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Physiology of the Endocrine Organs 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowth Hormone 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProlactin 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollicle‐stimulating Hormone and Luteinising Hormone (Gonadotrophins) 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThyroid‐stimulating Hormone 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdrenocorticotrophic Hormone 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thyroid Gland 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParathyroid Glands 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Adrenal Glands 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pancreas 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gonads 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Endocrine Glands 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Assessment of the Endocrine System 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Needs 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Patient History 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathy 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Focused Endocrine Assessment 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Thyroid Gland 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Hyperthyroidism 36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thyroid Gland 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThyroxine and Triiodothyronine 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Hyperthyroidism 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Hyperthyroidism 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Options 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term Management and Follow-up 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Hypothyroidism 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Thyroxine and Free Thyroxine 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Hypothyroidism 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyxoedema 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary and Secondary Hypothyroidism 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Diabetes Mellitus 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType 1 Diabetes 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType 2 Diabetes 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGestational Diabetes 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes Insipidus 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Glucose Regulation 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsulin 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlucagon 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Factors Influencing Blood Glucose Regulation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Diabetes Mellitus 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary Therapy 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-insulin Therapy 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsulin Therapy 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Response to Therapy 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Activity 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation and Self-management Skills 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular Medical Follow-up 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychosocial Support 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications, Screening and Prevention 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Cushing’s Syndrome 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Cushing’s Syndrome 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Criteria 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypopituitarism and Hyperpituitarism 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Presentation 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Investigations and Diagnosis 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation and Monitoring 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication Therapy 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiation Therapy 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombination Therapy 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePituitary Carcinoma 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow-up Care 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Teaching 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMCQ Answers 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Pituitary Tumours 136\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pituitary Gland: An Overview 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePituitary Tumours 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiological Changes Associated with Pituitary Tumours 138\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIAN PEATE\u003c\/b\u003e is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. 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