Vertebrate Reproduction

Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Types of Reproduction.- 1.2 Asexual Reproduction.- 1.3 Sexual Reproduction.- 2 Comparative Anatomy of the Urogenital System.- 2.1 The Gonads of Vertebrates.- 2.2 Development of the Gonads.- 2.3 Structure and Development of the Kidneys: the Uro-genital Connection.- 2.4 Organisation of the Male Urogenital System.- 2.5 Organisation of the Female Urogenital System.- 2.6 Copulatory Organs.- 2.7 External Genitalia of Females.- 3 The Formation of Gametes.- 3.1 Sexual Maturity.- 3.2 Production of Gametes.- 4 Fertilisation and Early Development.- 4.1 Mechanisms of Bringing the Gametes Together.- 4.2 Fertilisation.- 4.3 Cleavage Types and the Formation of Germ Layers.- 4.4 The Early Development of Acrania and Vertebrates.- 5 The Regulation of Reproduction.- 5.1 Characteristics of the Integrative Systems.- 5.2 Types of Hormone and Their Sites of Production.- 5.3 Molecular Mechanisms of Hormone Action.- 5.4 The Neuroendocrine Reflex Arc: Interconnections Between the Two Systems.- 5.5 The Release of Hormones into the Blood.- 5.6 Hormone Systems Involved in Reproduction.- 5.7 The Morphology of Endocrine Systems Involved in Reproduction.- 5.8 Chemistry and Physiology of Hormones that Regulate Reproduction.- 5.9 Hormonal Regulation of the Testes.- 5.10 Hormonal Regulation of the Ovaries.- 5.11 Hormonal Regulation of the Female Genital System of Mammals.- 5.12 The Role of the Epiphysis.- 5.13 The Hormonal Regulation of Lactation.- 5.14 The Role of Hormones in Sexual Differentiation.- 5.15 Pheromones and Reproduction.- 6 Reproductive Behaviour.- 6.1 General Definitions.- 6.2 Phases of Reproductive Behaviour.- 6.3 The Physiological Basis of Reproductive Behaviour.- 6.4 Variation in Reproductive Behaviour.- 6.5 Reproductive Behaviour as Social Behaviour.- 6.6Physiological Aspects Underlying Reproductive Behaviour.- 7 Care of the Young Within the Body: Submammalians.- 7.1 Adaptations Associated with Ovuliparity.- 7.2 Ovoviviparity.- 7.3 Viviparity.- 8 Care of the Young Within the Body: Mammals.- 8.1 Types of Implantation and the Classification of Placentas.- 8.2 Transport of the Embryo.- 8.3 The Process of Implantation.- 8.4 Immunological Problems Associated with Implantation and Placentation.- 8.5 Placentation in Marsupialia.- 8.6 Placentation in Eutheria.- 8.7 The Duration of Gestation.- 9 Care of the Young Outside the Body.- 9.1 Pisces.- 9.2 Amphibia.- 9.3 Reptilia.- 9.4 Aves.- 9.5 Mammalia.- References.- List of Figure Sources.- Index of Animal and Plant Names.