Reproductive System at a Glance

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

The Reproductive System at a Glance is a comprehensive guide to normal reproductive biology and associated pathophysiology in both sexes. Concise, easy to read, and clearly structured, the double-page spreads progress from basic science to clinical abnormalities, and covers endocrine production and action, within one short volume. Chapters on disorders summarise epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. This new edition of The Reproductive System at a Glance:• Is fully revised and updated throughout to reflect recent developments in practice• Now features histological and pathological slides to complement the “at a glance” style explanatory illustrations• Now features radiologic studies to supplement the text in selected chapters• Contains more detailed coverage of maternal adaptations to pregnancy• Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/reproduction featuring self-assessment multiple choice questions, bonus single answer questions and flashcards The Reproductive System at a Glance is an ideal guide for students studying both endocrine and reproductive subjects, and teaches the foundation concepts for the obstetrics and gynaecology rotation, helping health professionals and students achieve a broad and practical understanding of the topic.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-04-25
Mått:216 x 279 x 6 mm
Vikt:340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:At a Glance
Antal sidor:112
Upplaga:4
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9781118607039

Utforska kategorier

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Mer om författaren

Linda J. Heffner is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA Danny J. Schust is David G. Hall Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri School of MedicineChief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Missouri Women's and Children's Hospital, Columbia, MO, USA

Innehållsförteckning

Preface 6Table and figure acknowledgements 7About the companion website 9Part 1 Normal human reproduction1 The pituitary gland and gonadotropins 102 Steroid hormone biosynthesis 123 Steroid hormone mechanism of action and metabolism 144 Reproductive genetics 165 Gonadal development in the embryo 186 Phenotypic sex differentiation 207 Gross anatomy of the male reproductive tract 228 Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive tract 249 Gross anatomy of the female reproductive tract 2610 Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive tract 2811 Puberty in boys 3012 Puberty in girls 3213 Male reproductive physiology 3414 The menstrual cycle 3615 Human sexual response 3816 Fertilization and the establishment of pregnancy 4017 Placental structure and function 4218 The protein hormones of pregnancy 4419 The steroid hormones of pregnancy 4620 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: I 4821 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: II 5022 Labor 5223 The breast and lactation 5424 Menopause 5625 Contraception 58Part 2 Human reproductive disorders26 Abnormalities of male sexual differentiation and development 6027 Abnormalities of female sexual differentiation and development 6228 Precocious puberty 6429 Delayed or absent puberty 6630 Primary amenorrhea 6831 Secondary amenorrhea 7032 Hyperprolactinemia 7233 Sexual dysfunction 7434 Infertility 7635 Multifetal pregnancy 7836 Spontaneous pregnancy loss 8037 Labor abnormalities 8238 Pre-eclampsia 8439 Benign and malignant diseases of the breast 8640 Testicular tumors 8841 Diseases of the prostate 9042 Ovarian neoplasms 9243 Endometrial cancer 9444 Cervical cancer 9645 Genetic imprinting and reproductive tract tumors 9846 Sexually transmitted diseases of bacterial origin 10047 Sexually transmitted diseases of viral origin 10248 The special cases of syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus 104Index 107