Physiology and Pathology of Adaptation Mechanisms. Neural–Neuroendocrine–Humoral

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
The Contributors, Pages vii-viii
Foreword, Pages ix-xiii
1 - Interrelationships Between the Fetal and Maternal Hypophyseal-Adrenal Axes in Rats and Mice, Pages 3-27
2 - Responsiveness of the Pituitary-Adrenocortical System During Embryonic and Early Postnatal Periods of Life, Pages 28-47
3 - Development of Metabolic Processes and Their Adaptations During Postnatal Life, Pages 48-73
4 - Environmental Factors Influencing Mammalian Growth, Pages 74-85
5 - The Pituitary-Adrenocortical System, its Regulation and Adaptive Functions, Pages 89-145
6 - Influence of Limbic System and Related Structures on the Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, Pages 146-150,150a,151-170
7 - Determinants of Individual Differences in the Steroid Response to Stress, Pages 171-184
8 - Adaptation Reaction to Ionizing Radiation, Pages 185-203
9 - Mediated and Direct Effects of ACTH and Corticosteroids in Stress, Pages 204-213
10 - Difference in Emotional Behaviour and in Function of the Endocrine System in Genetically-Different Strains of Albino Rats, Pages 214-233
11 - Storage and Release of Neurohypophysial Hormones with Special Reference to the Fine Structure of the Vertebrate Posterior Pituitary, Pages 237-256,256a,256b,256c,256d,256e,256f,256g,256h,256i,256j,256k,257-264
12 - The Secretion of Neurohypophysial Hormones in Mammals and Man, Pages 265-278
13 - Hypothalamic Influence on Pituitary Thyrotrophic Function, Pages 279-292
14 - Studies on Gonadotropin Release During Stressful Situations and the Role of the Central Nervous System, Pages 293-309
15 - Neural Factors in Lactation, Pages 310-312,312a,313-344
16 - Catecholamines, Corticosteroids and Thyroid Hormones in Nonshivering Thermogenesis under Different Environmental Conditions, Pages 347-365
17 - Physiological Adjustment to Cold, Pages 366-389
18 - Interrelationships of Low Environmental Temperatures on the Actions of Drugs, Pages 390-409
19 - Neural Mechanism of Thermal Regulation under Normal Living Conditions, Pages 410-435
20 - The Nature of Adaptive Reactions and Their Initiation, Pages 439-451
21 - The Receptor Hypothesis of Gene Action, Pages 452-461
22 - Neuro-Hormonal Control of Feeding Behavior, Pages 462-494
23 - Neurohormonal Factors in the Development of Sleep, Pages 495-502,502a,503-507
24 - The Role of the Pineal Gland in Environmental Adaptation, Pages 508-550
25 - The Cerebrospinal Fluid as Possible Transmitter Medium, Pages 551-560
26 - Role of Hypoglycemic State in Immune Responses, Pages 561-566,566a,566b,567-575
Index, Pages 577-583