This text presents a range of topics from the molecular events surrounding hormone actions to epidemiologic studies of the effects of environmental and occupational chemicals on reproductive organs. The endocrine systems covered include the adrenal cortex, thyroid and parathyroid, gonads, and the endocrine pancreas. Of particular importance are the chapters covering the general characteristics of the estrogen receptors and the androgen receptors. The book also describes some of the underlying toxic mechanisms involving pancreatic B cells and metal-induced changes in male sex accessory glands.
Biography
John A. Thomas Vice President for Academic Services, Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Academic Service University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. Howard D. Colby, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
