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An introduction to behavioral endocrinology / Randy J. Nelson.
- Title
- An introduction to behavioral endocrinology / Randy J. Nelson.
- Author
- Nelson, Randy Joe.
- Publication
- Sunderland, Mass. : Sinauer Associates, c2005.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | QP356.45 .N45 2005 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xvii, 822, [111] p. : ill.; 25 cm. +
- Summary
- An introduction to the study of hormone-behavior interactions, using a comparative approach to explore endocrine mechanisms that have evolved in humans and animals. Describes hormone-behavior interactions from a historical perspective, and presents the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the endocrine system. Discusses sex differences, reproductive and parental behaviors, biological rhythms, and the role of hormones in learning and memory.
- Alternative Title
- Behavioral endocrinology
- Student CD to accompany An introduction to behavioral endocrinology
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- CD-ROMs.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- System Details (note)
- System requirements for accompanying disc: Internet browser software (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or above recommended); Macromedia Flash and Shockwave; Apple QuickTime; Internet connection.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- The study of behavioral endocrinology -- The endocrine system -- Sex differences in behavior : sex determination and differentiation -- Sex differences in behavior : animal models and humans -- Male reproductive behavior -- Female reproductive behavior -- Parental behavior -- Hormones and social behavior -- Homeostasis and behavior -- Biological rhythms -- Stress -- Learning and memory -- Hormones and affective disorders.
- ISBN
- 0878936173 (alk. paper)
- 0878936181 (student CD)
- LCCN
- ^^2005004419
- OCLC
- 61027174
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library