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Advances in Metabolic Disorders

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Contributors

Contents of Previous Volumes

Chapter 1. Hypothalamic Control of the Secretion of Adenohypophysial Hormones

I. Introduction

II. Chemistry of the Hypothalamic Releasing Factors

III. Mechanisms of Action of the Hypothalamic Factors

IV. Conclusions

References

Chapter 2. Adrenocortical Control of Epinephrine Synthesis in Health and Disease

I. Introduction

II. Morphology of the Mammalian Adrenal Gland

III. Catecholamine Biosynthesis in Neurons and Chromaffin Cells

IV. Adrenocortical Control of Adrenomedullary Function

V. PNMT Activity in the Brain

VI. The Adrenal Cortex and Epinephrine Synthesis in Nonmammalian Vertebrates

VII. Clinical Implications

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

References

Chapter 3. The Relationship between Angiotensin and Aldosterone

I. The Renin-Angiotensin System in the Physiological Control of Aldosterone Secretion

II. Clinical Implications

III. Conclusions

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

References

Chapter 4. The Metabolic Influence of Progestins

I. Introduction

II. Electrolyte Metabolism

III. Protein Metabolism

IV. Growth Hormone Secretion

V. Carbohydrate Metabolism

VI. Fat Metabolism

VII. Respiratory Effects

VIII. The Influence of Synthetic Progestins on Electrolyte Metabolism

IX. The Effect of Synthetic Progestins on Protein Metabolism

References

Chapter 5. The Thymus Gland: Experimental and Clinical Studies of Its Role in the Development and Expression of Immune Functions

I. Introduction

II. Historical

III. Phylogenetic and Embryonic Development of the Thymus Gland

IV. Modern Concepts of Thymus Function Derived from Experimental Studies

V. Thymus Malfunction and Clinical Disorders

VI. Summary

References

Chapter 6. Control of Glucose Metabolism in the Human Fetus and Newborn Infant

I. Introduction

II. Modification of Maternal Metabolism by the Conceptus

III. Placental Transport of Nutrients and Hormones

IV. Fetal Glucose Metabolism

V. The Newborn Infant: the Effects of Birth

VI. Effects of an Abnormal Intrauterine Environment on Neonatal Glucose Homeostasis

VII. Summary and Conclusions

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

References

Chapter 7. Human Adipose Tissue Dynamics and Regulation

I. Introduction

II. Sampling Techniques

III. Morphology and Cell Composition

IV. Human Adipose Tissue Metabolism

V. Concluding Remarks

References

Chapter 8. Coronary Disease and Carbohydrate and Fat Abnormalities

I. Introduction

II. Experimental Design

III. Results

IV. Discussion

V. Summary

References

Author Index

Subject Index