Advances in Physiological Sciences, Volume 33: Recent Advances of Avian Endocrinology covers the proceedings of the satellite symposium on the Recent Advances in Avian Endocrinology that is held in conjunction with the 28th International Congress of Physiological Sciences. The text contains 53 chapters in which the chapters except Chapter 1 are organized into five parts according to the issues they tackle. The opening chapter discusses some effects of environmental pollutants on endocrine regulatory mechanisms. The next eight chapters cover topics of neuroendocrinology, while the next chapter discusses female and male reproduction. Part 3 explains prostaglandins and Part 4 tackles thyroid function. The final part discusses hormonal control of metabolism. Veterinarians, biologists, ornithologists, and other professionals interested in avian endocrinology will find this book a great reference material, especially on the nature of the avian endocrine system.

Welcome AddressOpening AddressPreface Some Effects of Environmental Pollutants on Endocrine Regulatory MechanismsNeuroendocrinology Immunocytochemical Localization of Neurohormones in Bird Hypothalamus Studies on the Hypothalamic Regulation of Luteinizing Hormone Secretion in the Domestic Fowl Progesterone Receptors in Hypothalamus and Pituitary of the Hen during the Ovulatory Cycle Serotonin in Different Brain Parts of Quail under Stress Condition The Metabolism of Sex Steroids in the Bird CNS and Pituitary Adenohypophysial Hormones: Their Chemistry, Physiology and Control Plasma Prolactin and Thyroid Hormone Concentration after Hatching Following Different Incubation Temperatures in the Chicken Concluding Remarks on Avian Neuroendocrinology Plasma Concentrations of Luteinizing Hormone, Progesterone, Testosterone and Estradiol in Follicular and Peripheral Venous Plasma during the Ovulation Cycle of the Hen Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal Sensitivity to Central Injections of Progesterone and LH-RH in the Laying and Molting Hen Serum Prolactin Levels of Turkey Hens in Relation to Reproductive Function Effect of Ovariectomy on the Plasma Levels of Thyroid Hormones during the Ontogenesis in the Domestic Hen Interconnection between Plasma Levels of Sex Steroids, Thyroid Hormones and Corticosterone during the Ovulatory-Oviposition Cycle in the Domestic Hen Adrenocortical Function and the Ovulation Cycle of the Hen The Effect of Application of Sexual Hormones upon the Reproductive Characters of Intergeneric Hybrids of Ducks Characterization and Regulation of Androgen Receptors in the Preen Gland of Adult Male Ducks Changes in the Responses of the Hypophyseal-Gonadal Axis in Developing Cockerels Raised under Short or Long PhotoperiodsProstaglandins Introduction to Prostaglandins Metabolism of Arachidonic Acid by the Reproductive Tract of the Hen in the Absence and Presence of Indomethacin Prostaglandin Production by the Hen Oviduct In Vivo and In Vitro The Role of Prostaglandins in Oviposition The Role of Ovarian Follicles in Uterine Contraction Associated with Ovulation and Oviposition Are Prostaglandins Involved in Ovarian Function of the Domestic Hen Nature of PGF2a Binding to Uterine Membranes in Laying Hens Current and Future Trends in Prostaglandin ResearchThyroid Function Transport of Radioiodide into Thyroid and Oocytes of Japanese Quail Cyclic AMP-Dependent Protein Kinase Activity in the Avian Pituitary and Thyroid Glands Following Goitrogen Treatments Effect of Testosterone, Progesterone 17-B-Estradiol and Corticosterone on the Peripheral Metabolism of Thyroxine in the Male and Female Japanese Quail The Effect of Estradiol and Testosterone on Thyrotrophin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) Induced Changes in Plasma Thyroid Hormone Concentration in Immature Chickens Thyroid Hormone Concentration in Blood Plasma, Blood Supply of the Thyroid Gland and Oxygen Consumption in Japanese Quail Following Acute Cold and Warm Exposure Effect of Cold and Warm Exposure on Thyroxine Metabolism in the Chick (The Regulatory Role of the Periphery) Seasonality in Avian Thyroid Function Thermoregulatory Response and Thyroid Hormone Concentration after Cold Exposure of Young Chicks Treated with Iopanonic Acid or Saline The Effect of Triidothyronine on Lipid Metabolism - Including Fat-Soluble Vitamins of Chickens Concluding Remarks on Thyroid FunctionHormonal Control of Metabolism The Regulation of Calcium Metabolism in Birds Effect of Arginine Vasotocin and Indomethacin on the Renal Function in Hen The Interaction of Steroids with the Nasal Gland of the Domestic Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) In Vitro The Influence of Thyroid Hormones and Sex Steroids on the Peripheral Metabolism of Corticosterone in the Male and Female Japanese Quail Effect of Sexual Steroids on Carotene, Vitamin A and Zinc Metabolism of Chickens Early Developmental Dynamics of Circadian Rhythmicity of Plasma Corticosterone in Chickens Physiological Adaptation to High levels of Corticosterone in the Male Duck (Anas Platyrhynchos L.) Steroid Receptors in the Lymphoid Organs of the Chick Behavior of Catechol Hormones in the Migratory Process of Capella Gallinago Functions of the Endocrine Pancreas in Regulation of Avian Carbohydrate Metabolism The Influence of Glucagon on Plasma Levels of Glucose, Triglycerides, Total Lipids and Cholesterol in Geese Effect of Sex Steroids and Thyroid Hormones on Free and Total Cholesterol Level of Male and Female Japanese Quail Insulin and the Response of the Pancreatic a Cell to Glucose in the Duck Adrenals and the Post-Insulin Rise in the Chicken Plasma-Free Fatty Acids (FFA) Hormonal Regulation of Glycogen Metabolism in Embryonic Chick Liver Interrelationship of Optimum Temperature with the Concentration of Plasma Substrates in the Chicken Recent Progress in Avian Endocrinology - Closing Remarks