SECTION V 

 The Prostate Gland as an Endocrine Organ 



David I. Macht 



Introduction Anatomical Considerations Physiological Considerations 

 Evidences of an Internal Secretion Effect of Prostate Feeding on the 

 Growth and Development of Tadpoles Prostate Feeding to Higher Ani- 

 mals Action of Prostatic Extracts on Isolated Genito-nrinary Organs 

 Thromboplastic Properties of the Prostate Gland Effect of Prosta- 

 tectomy on the Behavior of Albino Eats Effect of Prostatectomy on 

 the Xeuromuscular Efficiency of Eats Summary. 



