Providing essential reading for medical, veterinary and biological science students, and students of physiology and trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology, the seventh edition of Essential Reproduction offers an up-to-date account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting-edge knowledge and examples of its application. It provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiology, genetics, behaviour, anatomy and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction. Essential Reproduction is now accompanied by the Wiley E-Text: Powered by VitalSource, and includes: * The latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction * A new structure offering a more logical approach to study and revision * Expanded further reading suggestions to support research A companion website at www.essentialreproduction.com features all of the images from the book to download perfect for instructor and student support. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store.
Preface vii How to use this book viii Acknowledgements ix Features of your textbook x PART 1: Introduction 1 1 What is reproduction? 3 PART 2: Making men and women 33 2 Sex 35 3 Sexual maturation 50 4 Gender 69 5 Sexual selection 85 PART 3: Preparing for pregnancy 103 6 Making sperm 105 7 Men 122 8 Making eggs 133 9 Women 151 PART 4: Making an embryo 173 10 Sperm and eggs 175 11 Fertilization 189 12 Initiating pregnancy 206 PART 5: Maintaining a pregnancy 225 13 Supporting the embryo and fetus 227 14 Growing the fetus 245 15 Fetal challenges 258 PART 6: A new individual 271 16 Preparing for birth 273 17 Giving birth 283 18 Lactation 297 19 Postnatal care 309 PART 7: Manipulating reproduction 323 20 Regulating fertility 325 21 Restoring fertility 340 22 Society and reproduction 356 Index 365
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