Textbook of Endocrinology
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چکیده
In addition to usual division of the subject and the usual description of the various humoral systems, three chapters deal specially with three items : (1) Neuroendocrine and Psychosomatic Aspects of the Endocrinopathies. 'The psychologic forms which contribute to the development and integration of the personality structure stem not only from the biologic inheritance of the human race but also from the aggregate ? experience of man's entire cultural history.' Rather a heavy sentence. The heaviness in the style of this contribution interferes seriously with the otherwise excellent theme. (2) Obesity. Average weight of the population at 30 years of age is the most desirable weight for the remainder of the life. ' There is a difference between hunger and appetite. For some people, for emotional reasons, food acts as a balm as alcohol does for others who find life too hard.' (3) Laboratory Diagnosis and Assay Procedures. All the procedures have been collected together and explained.
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