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Essential Reproduction


Essential Reproduction


Essentials 8. Aufl.

von: Martin H. Johnson

49,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 11.01.2018
ISBN/EAN: 9781119246459
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 432

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<p><i>Essential Reproduction</i> 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.</p> <p>Key features:</p> <ul> <li>Contains discussion of the latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction</li> <li>New pedagogical features such as clinical case studies at the end of each chapter</li> <li>Better use of boxed material to improve separation of narrative text from ancillary information</li> <li>Highlighted key words for ease of reference relate to summary of key points</li> <li>Introduction now split into two sections</li> <li>Expanded content in Fetal challenges, and Society and reproduction</li> <li>Substantial rearrangement and updating in Making sperm, Controlling fertility, and Restoring fertility</li> </ul>
<p>Contributors vii</p> <p>Preface viii</p> <p>How to use this book x</p> <p>Acknowledgements xi</p> <p>About the companion website xii</p> <p><b>Part 1: Introduction 1</b></p> <p>1 What is reproduction? 3</p> <p>2 The infrastructure of reproduction 13</p> <p><b>Part 2: Making women and men 35</b></p> <p>3 Sex 37</p> <p>4 Sexual maturation 53</p> <p>5 Gender 72</p> <p>6 Sexual selection 88</p> <p><b>Part 3: Preparing for pregnancy 107</b></p> <p>7 Making sperm 109</p> <p>8 Men 128</p> <p>9 Making eggs 139</p> <p>10 Women 158</p> <p><b>Part 4: Making an embryo 181</b></p> <p>11 Sperm and eggs 183</p> <p>12 Fertilization 197</p> <p>13 Initiating pregnancy 215</p> <p><b>Part 5: Maintaining a pregnancy 237</b></p> <p>14 Supporting the embryo and fetus 239</p> <p>15 Growing the fetus 257</p> <p>16 Fetal challenges 270</p> <p><b>Part 6: A new individual 289</b></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><b>Part 7: Manipulating reproduction 345</b></p> <p>21 Controlling fertility 347</p> <p>22 Restoring fertility 363</p> <p>23 Society and reproduction 383</p> <p>Index 395</p>
<b>Martin H. Johnson MA, PhD, FRCOG, FRSB, FMedSci, FRS</b><br />Emeritus Professor of Reproductive Sciences, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge; Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, UK; Honorary Academic Fellow of St Paul's College, Sydney, NSW, Australia
<p> <em>Essential Reproduction</em> 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. <p> <strong>Key features:</strong> <ul> <li>Contains discussion of the latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction</li> <li>New pedagogical features such as clinical case studies at the end of each chapter</li> <li>Better use of boxed material to improve separation of narrative text from ancillary information.</li> <li>Highlighted key words for ease of reference relate to summary of key point</li> <li>Introduction now split into two sections</li> <li>Expanded content in Fetal challenges and Society and reproduction chapters</li> <li>Substantial rearrangement and updating in Making sperm, Controlling fertility and Restoring fertility chapters</li> </ul> <br>

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