Human reproductive biology / Richard E. Jones, PhD, Kristin H. Lopez, PhD.

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This edition emphasizes the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, explains the advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns in this field today. The text provides current information about human reproductive anatomy and physiology.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jones, Richard E. (Richard Evan), 1940- (Author), Lopez, Kristin H. (Author)
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier/Academic Press, [2014]
Edition:Fourth edition.
Subjects:
Human reproduction.
Sex.
Reproduction > physiology.
Sexual Behavior.
Physical Description:xi, 381 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Part I. Adult female and male reproductive systems. Endocrinology, brain, and pituitary gland
  • The female reproductive system
  • The menstrual cycle
  • The male reproductive system
  • Part II. Sexual differentiation and development. Sexual differentiation
  • Puberty
  • Reproductive aging
  • Part III. Procreation. The human sexual response
  • Gamete transport and fertilization
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor and birth
  • The neonate and the new parents
  • Part IV. Fertility and its control. Contraception
  • Induced abortion
  • Infertility
  • Part V. Special topics in human reproductive biology. Brain sex
  • Sexually transmitted diseases.