The Reproductive System at a Glance - Linda Heffner, Danny J. Schust

The Reproductive System at a Glance

Buch | Softcover
112 Seiten
2006 | 2nd Revised edition
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) (Verlag)
978-1-4051-2983-1 (ISBN)
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Offers an introduction and revision aid for medical students. This title introduces the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system via a clinically focused approach. It is presented in two parts: normal reproduction, and reproductive disorders. It is suitable for medical students, and junior doctors on Foundation Programmes.
"The Reproductive System at a Glance", provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams encapsulating essential knowledge. This new edition of "The Reproductive System at a Glance": contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand; and introduces the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system via a clinically focused approach. It has been thoroughly revised and updated and presented in two parts: Part 1 : normal reproduction, Part 2 : reproductive disorders. "The Reproductive System at a Glance", formerly "Human Reproduction at a Glance" will appeal to all medical students, junior doctors on Foundation Programmes and for those revising for final exams. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions, such as midwifery, and biological medicine. Reviews of the last edition '..."
Human Reproduction at a Glance" has the merit that it will remain useful and applicable for the whole duration of the medical course and onward into clinical practice' - "GKT Gazette".

Linda Heffner, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine Danny Schuster, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine

Part I: Normal human reproduction.1 The pituitary gland.2 Gonadotrophins.3 Steroid hormone biosynthesis.4 Steroid hormone mechanism of action and metabolism.5 Reproductive genetics.6 Gonadal development in the embryo.7 Phenotypic sex differentiation.8 Gross anatomy of the male reproductive tract.9 Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive tract.10 Gross anatomy of the female reproductive tract.11 Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive tract.12 Puberty in boys.13 Puberty in girls.14 Male reproductive physiology.15 The menstrual cycle.16 Human sexual response.17 Fertilization and the establishment of pregnancy.18 Placental structure and function.19 The protein hormones of pregnancy.20 The steroid hormones of pregnancy.21 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy.22 Labour.23 The breast and lactation.24 Menopause.25 Contraception.Part II: Human reproductive disorders.26 Abnormalities of male sexual differentiation and development.27 Abnormalities of female sexual differentiation and development.28 Precocious puberty.29 Delayed or absent puberty.30 Primary amenorrhea.31 Secondary amenorrhea.32 Hyperprolactinemia.33 Sexual dysfunction.34 Infertility.35 Multifetal pregnancy.36 Spontaneous pregnancy loss.37 Pre-eclampsia.38 Breast cancer.39 Testicular tumours.40 Diseases of the prostate.41 Ovarian neoplasms.42 Endometrial cancer.43 Cervical cancer.44 Genetic imprinting and reproductive tract tumours.45 Sexually transmitted diseases of bacterial origin.46 Sexually transmitted diseases of viral origin.47 Syphilis and Human Immunodeficieny Virus (HIV)

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.1.2006
Reihe/Serie At a Glance
Zusatzinfo 51 illustrations
Verlagsort Chicester
Sprache englisch
Maße 222 x 276 mm
Gewicht 380 g
Einbandart Paperback
Themenwelt Studium 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) Histologie / Embryologie
ISBN-10 1-4051-2983-2 / 1405129832
ISBN-13 978-1-4051-2983-1 / 9781405129831
Zustand Neuware
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