The autonomic nervous system, asthma, 5-hydroxytryptamine and migraine
Chapter 4. The autonomic nervous system, asthma, 5-hydroxytryptamine and migraine Chapter Contents Introduction to the autonomic nervous system40 Components of the autonomic nervous system40 Sympathetic nervous system 40 Parasympathetic nervous…
Endocrine system III. Hormones and metabolism
Chapter 15. Endocrine system III. Hormones and metabolismInsulin, diabetes mellitus and obesity Chapter Contents The pancreas189 The normal control of glucose metabolism 190 Insulin190 Actions of insulin 190 Diabetes mellitus191…
Adverse reactions to drugs, testing of drugs and pharmacovigilance
Chapter 32. Adverse reactions to drugs, testing of drugs and pharmacovigilance Chapter Contents Types of adverse reactions422 Type A reactions 422 Type B reactions 422 Clinical disorders caused by allergic…
Application of drugs to the skin, nose and ears
Chapter 29. Application of drugs to the skin, nose and ears Chapter Contents The skin390 Ointments 390 Creams 390 Pastes 390 Lotions 390 Dusting powders 390 Ingredients in preparations390 The…
Vitamins, iron and treatment of anaemia
Chapter 30. Vitamins, iron and treatment of anaemia Chapter Contents Vitamins401 Vitamin A (retinol) 402 Retinoids 402 Vitamin B group 403 Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 404 Vitamin B and C…
