Essential Reproduction (6th Edition)

✍ Scribed by Martin H. Johnson

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 325
• Edition: 6th Ed.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

First Prize in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology category at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2008Essential Reproduction provides an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the study of reproduction for students taking courses in reproductive physiology in a wide range of subjects, from medicine and midwifery to veterinary medicine and bioscience.The book spans the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, endocrinology, immunology, genetics and clinical science. It draws out the general, fundamental principles of reproduction, and makes clear the differences between species in relevant areas - often in tabular form or as illustrations for clarity of presentation. There is a strong emphasis on clear structure and layout, and a good use of pedagogical features such as Key Points, Learning Points, and Further Reading.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover_Essential Reproduction_6e_2007......Page 1
FrontMatter......Page 2
TitlePage......Page 4
CopyRight......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Preface to the Sixth Edition......Page 7
Acknowledgements......Page 9
Ch01_Sex......Page 10
Ch02_Gender & Sexuality......Page 28
Ch03_Reproductive Messengers......Page 46
Ch04_Testicular Function i the Adult......Page 70
Ch05 Ovarian Function in the Adult......Page 89
Ch06 Regulation of Gonadal Function......Page 111
Ch07 Puberty and the Maturation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis......Page 142
Ch08 Actions of Steroid Hormones in the Adult......Page 155
Ch09 Coitus and Fertilization......Page 177
Ch10 Implantation and the Establishment of the Placenta......Page 198
Ch11 Maternal Recognition and Support of Pregnancy......Page 221
Ch12 The Fetus and its Preparations for Birth......Page 231
Ch13 Parturition......Page 254
Ch14 Lactation and Maternal Behaviour......Page 264
Ch15 Fertility......Page 284
Index......Page 314