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Hormones: The body’s intricate chemical messengers, vital for life.

Hormones

A Very Short Introduction

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    160 pages

  • Release Date

    6 August 2014

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Summary

Hormones play an integral part in the balance and workings of the body. While many people are broadly aware of their existence, there are many misconceptions and few are aware of the nature and importance of the endocrine system.

In this Very Short Introduction, Martin Luck explains what hormones are, what they do, where they come from, and how they work. He explains how the endocrine system operates, highlighting the importance of hormones in the regulation of water and salt in the b…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780199672875
ISBN-10:0199672873
Author:Martin Luck
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:6 August 2014
Weight:120g
Dimensions:8mm x 111mm x 173mm
Series:Very Short Introductions
Hormones by Martin Luck - ISBN: 9780199672875
111 × 173 mm
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Critics Review

”[A] useful book for the enthusiastic learner.” –J. Lee, University of Calgary, CHOICE

an informative and readable overview to the subject * Guardian *

About The Author

Martin Luck

Martin Luck is a Professor of Physiological Education at the University of Nottingham and the author of two previous books. He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy in 2011.

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