Introduction to the Endocrine System

Alternative title

Introduction to Endocrinology

Synopsis

An interactive tutorial on endocrinology: introductory overview of the function of the endocrine system and the location of important endocrine glands; chemical properties (the three main chemical groups of hormones - peptides and glycoproteins, steroids and amines - with examples of each, and the systhesis, transport and physiological implications of the chemical properties); cellular mechanisms of action (how peptide and acatecholamine hormones and how steroids and thyroid hormones act at the cellular level; hypothalamus and pituitary (anatomy and relationships, hormones of the anterior and posterior lobes, regulation of their release and main physiological functions). Intended to support teaching or to be used for independent study.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows version only.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £199.00 (inclusive) multi-user

Notes

Reviewed by G K Baggott in ‘Journal of Biological Education’ Vol 34 No 3 (Summer 2000), p164.

Documentation

Accompanying documentation.

Uses

Undergraduate science and health-related courses.

Subjects

Biology; Medical sciences

Keywords

endocrine system; hormones; pharmacology; physiology - human; pituitary gland

Credits

Writer

David Dewhurst

Cast

David Davies

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

Sheffield Bioscience Programs

Distributor

Name

Sheffield BioScience Programs

Web

http://www.sheffbp.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

0131-662 8225

Fax

0131-662 8225

Address

Flat 1, Salisbury Heights
31 Salisbury Road
Edinburgh EH16 5AA