Vertebrate Endocrinology, Fifth Edition

Vertebrate Endocrinology

Vertebrate Endocrinology provides a comprehensive overview of endocrine systems and hormonal regulation across vertebrate animals. The fifth edition integrates mammalian endocrinology with comparative studies of non-mammalian vertebrates, covering reproduction, metabolism, growth, development, behavior, and the molecular basis of chemical regulation. It also includes updated coverage of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, behavioral endocrinology, and clinical correlations, making it useful for students and researchers in animal, biological, veterinary, and comparative sciences.

Key Features

• Comparative vertebrate endocrinology
• Hormones and bioregulators
• Mammalian endocrine systems
• Non-mammalian endocrinology
• Endocrine glands and organs
• Hormonal regulation of metabolism
• Growth and development
• Reproductive endocrinology
• Hypothalamic-pituitary systems
• Behavioral endocrinology
• Endocrine-disrupting chemicals
• Evolution of endocrine mechanisms
• Environmental endocrinology
• Clinical correlation sections
• Full-color illustrations