Essential reproduction / Martin H. Johnson.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Johnson, M. H.
Other Authors: Everitt, Barry J.
Language:English
Published: Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
Edition:Sixth edition.
Subjects:
Mammals > Reproduction.
Reproduction > physiology.
Mammals > physiology.
Physical Description:viii, 316 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Variant Title:
Johnson & Everitt's.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Sex
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Reproductive messengers
  • Testicular function in the adult
  • Ovarian function in the adult
  • 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.