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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Senger, P. L. (Phillip L.)
Language:English
Published: Redmond, OR : Current Conceptions, [2012], ©2012.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Reproduction.
Generative organs > Physiology.
Mammals > Physiology.
Physical Description:ix, 381 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Variant Title:
Pregnancy & parturition.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction to reproduction
  • The organization & function of the female reproductive system
  • The organization & function of the male reproductive system
  • Embryogenesis of the pituitary gland & the male or female reproductive system
  • Regulation of reproduction : nerves, hormones & target tissues
  • Puberty
  • Reproductive cyclicity : terminology & basic concepts
  • Reproductive cyclicity : the follicular phase
  • Reproductive cyclicity : the luteal phase
  • Endocrinology of the male & spermatogenesis
  • Reproductive behavior
  • Spermatozoa in the female tract : transport, capacitation & fertilization
  • Early embryogenesis & maternal recognition of pregnancy
  • Placentation, the endocrinology of gestation & parturition
  • The puerperium & lactation
  • Reproductive physiology : the human factor
  • Glossary
  • Index.