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Human reproductive biology /

Human reproductive biology /

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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Main Authors: Jones, Richard E. (Richard Evan), 1940- (Author, Professor of biology Emeritus,Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,University of Colorado, USA.), Lopez, Kristin H. (Author, PhD, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, USA.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2014
Edition:Fourth edition.
Subjects:
Human reproduction.
Sex.
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I. Adult female and male reproductive systems
  • Endocrinology, brain and pituitary gland
  • The female reproductive system
  • The menstrual cycle
  • The male reproductive system
  • Pt. II. Sexual differentiation and development
  • Sexual differentiation
  • Puberty
  • Reproductive aging
  • Pt. III. Procreation
  • The human sexual response
  • Gamete transport and fertilization
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor and birth
  • The neonate and the new parents
  • Pt. IV. Fertility and its control
  • Contraception
  • Induced abortion
  • Infertility
  • Pt. V. Special topics in human reproductive biology
  • Brain sex
  • Sexually transmitted diseases.