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Endocrine Function and Aging
. Ed(S): Armbrecht, H. James; Coe, Rodney M.; Wongsurawat, Nirandon
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Paperback. Editor(s): Armbrecht, H. James; Coe, Rodney M.; Wongsurawat, Nirandon. Num Pages: 236 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFGM; MJG; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 416.
One of the hallmarks of aging is the decreased capacity to adapt to changes in the environment. In a constant, controlled environment, it is often difficult to distin guish the functioning of the young organism from that of the old. However, when stresses are applied-temperature stresses, dietary stresses, infection, emotional stresses-the differences are more apparent. Frequently, the response ofthe old is delayed and may never reach the same mag'nitude as the young. These responses, in most cases, are mediated by the neuroendocrine system, which communicates via hormones, neurotransmitters, and related substances. Thus, it is important to understand the age-related changes ... Read more
One of the hallmarks of aging is the decreased capacity to adapt to changes in the environment. In a constant, controlled environment, it is often difficult to distin guish the functioning of the young organism from that of the old. However, when stresses are applied-temperature stresses, dietary stresses, infection, emotional stresses-the differences are more apparent. Frequently, the response ofthe old is delayed and may never reach the same mag'nitude as the young. These responses, in most cases, are mediated by the neuroendocrine system, which communicates via hormones, neurotransmitters, and related substances. Thus, it is important to understand the age-related changes ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461279303
SKU
V9781461279303
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