Endocrine Function and Aging
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 s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
1990, 1990
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1990 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Contents: Age-Related Changes in Hormone Secretion and Action
- Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism (Diabetes)
- Maintenance of Bone Structure (Osteoporosis)
- Maintenance of Reproductive Function (Impotence)
- Regulation of Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Adaptation to Stress
- Index