Human Reproductive Biology (eBook)

Richard E. Jones, Kristin H. Lopez (Autoren)

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2006 | 3. Auflage
624 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-050836-8 (ISBN)

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This acclaimed text has been fully revised and updated, now incorporating issues including aging of the reproductive system, and updates on the chapters on conception and Gamete Transport and Fertilization, and Pregnancy.

Human Reproductive Biology, 3rd edition emphasizes the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, explains advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns of today. Generously illustrated in full color, the text provides current information about human reproductive anatomy and physiology.

The ideal book for courses on human reproductive biology - includes chapter introductions, sidebars on related topics of interest, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading.

* All material competely updated with the latest research results, methods, and topics now organized to facilitate logical presentation of topics

* New chapters on Reproductive Senescence, Conception: Gamete Transport, Fertilization, Pregnancy: Maternal Aspects and Pregnancy: Fetal Development

* Full color illustrations, New companion website featuring latest information on current related topics

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This acclaimed text has been fully revised and updated, now incorporating issues including aging of the reproductive system, and updates on the chapters on conception and Gamete Transport and Fertilization, and Pregnancy.Human Reproductive Biology, Third Edition emphasizes the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, explains advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns of today. Generously illustrated in full color, the text provides current information about human reproductive anatomy and physiology.The ideal book for courses on human reproductive biology - includes chapter introductions, sidebars on related topics of interest, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading. - All material competely updated with the latest research results, methods, and topics now organized to facilitate logical presentation of topics- New chapters on Reproductive Senescence, Conception: Gamete Transport, Fertilization, Pregnancy: Maternal Aspects and Pregnancy: Fetal Development- Full color illustrations

Inhalt

Contents 8
Part One - Adult Female and Male Reproductive Systems 20
1 Endocrinology, Brain and Pituitary Gland 22
2 The Femail Reproductive System 50
3 The Menstrual Cycle 92
4 The Male Reproductive System 116
Part Two - Sexual Differentiation and Development 144
5 Sexual Differentiation 146
6 Puberty 168
7 Reproductive Aging 194
Part 3 - Procreation 210
8 The Human Sexual Response 212
9 Gamete Transport and Fertilization 250
10 Pregnancy 272
11 Labor and Birth 316
12 The Neonate and the New Parents 344
Part Four - Fertility and its Control 368
13 Human Population Growth and Family Planning 370
14 Contraception 398
15 Induced Abortion 436
16 Infertility 456
Part Five - Special Topics in Human Reproductive Biology 480
17 Brain Sex 482
18 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 510
Glossary 552
Illustration and table credits 600
Index 608

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.5.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Gynäkologie / Geburtshilfe
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Histologie / Embryologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• ISBN-10: 0-08-050836-7 / 0080508367
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-050836-8 / 9780080508368