| Description |
viii, 316 pages : illustrations, ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Sex -- Gender and sexuality -- Reproductive messengers -- Testicular function in the adult -- Adult ovarian function -- The regulation of gonadal function -- Puberty and the maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis -- Actions of steroid hormones in the adult -- Coitus and fertilization -- Implantation and the establishment of the placenta -- Maternal recognition and support of pregnancy -- The fetus and its preparations for birth -- Parturition -- Lactation and maternal behaviour -- Fertility |
| Summary |
"This sixth edition of Essential Reproduction provides an up-to-date account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiology, genetics, behaviour, anatomy and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction." "Beautifully illustrated, Essential Reproduction is essential reading for medical veterinary and biological science students, as well as students of physiology and trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Previous ed.: 2000 |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Reproduction.
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Mammals -- Reproduction.
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Reproduction -- physiology.
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Mammals -- physiology.
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Mammals -- physiology [MESH]
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Reproduction -- physiology [MESH]
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Reproduction [MESH]
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Reproduction -- physiology.
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Reproduction -- physiology.
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Reproduction.
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Mammals -- physiology.
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Mammals -- physiology.
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| Author |
Everitt, Barry J.
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| LC no. |
2006036995 |
| ISBN |
9781405118668 paperback |
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