Essential Reproduction, 8th Edition
Samenvatting
Essential Reproduction provides an accessible account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting–edge knowledge and examples of its application. The eighth edition of this internationally best–selling title provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating anatomy, physiology, genetics, behaviour, biochemistry, molecular biology and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction.
Key features:
Contains discussion of the latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction
New pedagogical features such as clinical case studies at the end of each chapter
Better use of boxed material to improve separation of narrative text from ancillary information
Highlighted key words for ease of reference relate to summary of key points
Introduction now split into two sections
Expanded content in Fetal challenges, and Society and reproduction
Substantial rearrangement and updating in Making sperm, Controlling fertility, and Restoring fertility
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Preface viii</p>
<p>How to use this book x</p>
<p>Acknowledgements xi</p>
<p>About the companion website xii</p>
<p>Part 1: Introduction 1</p>
<p>1 What is reproduction? 3</p>
<p>2 The infrastructure of reproduction 13</p>
<p>Part 2: Making women and men 35</p>
<p>3 Sex 37</p>
<p>4 Sexual maturation 53</p>
<p>5 Gender 72</p>
<p>6 Sexual selection 88</p>
<p>Part 3: Preparing for pregnancy 107</p>
<p>7 Making sperm 109</p>
<p>8 Men 128</p>
<p>9 Making eggs 139</p>
<p>10 Women 158</p>
<p>Part 4: Making an embryo 181</p>
<p>11 Sperm and eggs 183</p>
<p>12 Fertilization 197</p>
<p>13 Initiating pregnancy 215</p>
<p>Part 5: Maintaining a pregnancy 237</p>
<p>14 Supporting the embryo and fetus 239</p>
<p>15 Growing the fetus 257</p>
<p>16 Fetal challenges 270</p>
<p>Part 6: A new individual 289</p>
<p>17 Preparing for birth 291</p>
<p>18 Giving birth 301</p>
<p>19 Lactation 318</p>
<p>20 Postnatal care 330</p>
<p>Part 7: Manipulating reproduction 345</p>
<p>21 Controlling fertility 347</p>
<p>22 Restoring fertility 363</p>
<p>23 Society and reproduction 383</p>
<p>Index 395</p>
