Essential reproduction

Essential reproduction

by Johnson, M. H.

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"This book 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"--Provided by publisher.

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  • Full title :Essential reproduction.

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"This book 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"--Provided by publisher.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2018.
  • Edition:Eighth edition

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
  • Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2018.

Notes

Previous edition: 2013.

<P>Contributors</p> <p>Preface</p> <p>How to use this book</p> <p>Acknowledgements</p> <p>About the companion website</p> <p><b>Part 1: Introduction</b></p> <p>1 What is reproduction?</p> <p>2 The infrastructure of reproduction</p> <p><b>Part 2: Making women and men</b></p> <p>3 Sex</p> <p>4 Sexual maturation</p> <p>5 Gender</p> <p>6 Sexual selection</p> <p><b>Part 3: Preparing for pregnancy</b></p> <p>7 Making sperm</p> <p>8 Men</p> <p>9 Making eggs</p> <p>10 Women</p> <p><b>Part 4: Making an embryo</b></p> <p>11 Sperm and eggs</p> <p>12 Fertilization</p> <p>13 Initiating pregnancy</p> <p><b>Part 5: Maintaining a pregnancy</b></p> <p>14 Supporting the embryo and fetus</p> <p>15 Growing the fetus</p> <p>16 Fetal challenges</p> <p><b>Part 6: A new individual</b></p> <p>17 Preparing for birth</p> <p>18 Giving birth</p> <p>19 Lactation</p> <p>20 Postnatal care</p> <p><b>Part 7: Manipulating reproduction</b></p> <p>21 Controlling fertility</p> <p>22 Restoring fertility</p> <p>23 Society and reproduction</p> <p>Index</p>

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  • Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781119246473, 1119246474, 9781119246459, 1119246458
  • oclc:on1037799133
  • LC Classification:QL739.23
  • Dewey Decimal:573.619

Subjects

Mammals -- Physiology Mammals -- Reproduction Mammifères -- Reproduction Reproductive Physiological Phenomena

Writers

Johnson, M. H.

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