Pathways to pregnancy and parturition / P.L. Senger.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Senger P. L. (Phillip L.)
Language:English
Published: Pullman, WA : Current Conceptions, [2005], ©2005.
Edition:Second revised edition.
Subjects:
Reproduction.
Generative organs > Physiology.
Animals, Domestic > physiology.
Physical Description:xii, 373 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 28 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction to reproduction
  • The organization and function of the female reproductive tract
  • The organization and function of the male reproductive system
  • Embryogenesis of the pituitary gland and the male or female reproductive system
  • Regulation of reproduction : nerves, hormones and target tissues
  • Puberty
  • Reproductive cyclicity : terminology and basic concepts
  • Reproductive cyclicity : the follicular phase
  • Reproductive cyclicity : the luteal phase
  • Endocrinology of the male and spermatogenesis
  • Reproductive behavior
  • Spermatozoa in the female tract : transport, capacitation and fertilization
  • Early embryogenesis and maternal recognition of pregnancy
  • Placentation, the endocrinology of gestation and parturition
  • The puerperium and lactation.