Heffner, Linda J. <br/><br/>
The reproductive system at a glance  [electronic resource]. 

 - 3rd ed. /  Linda J. Heffner, Danny J. Schust. 
 - Chichester :  Wiley-Blackwell,  2010. 
 - 1 online resource (125 p.) :  col. ill. 
 - The at a glance series .
 - At a glance series. .
<br/><br/> Previous ed.: Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2006. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>&lt;p&gt;Preface 6&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Table and figure acknowledgements 7&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;About the companion website 9&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Part 1 Normal human reproduction&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;1 The pituitary gland and gonadotropins 10&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;2 Steroid hormone biosynthesis 12&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;3 Steroid hormone mechanism of action and metabolism 14&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;4 Reproductive genetics 16&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;5 Gonadal development in the embryo 18&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;6 Phenotypic sex differentiation 20&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;7 Gross anatomy of the male reproductive tract 22&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;8 Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive tract 24&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;9 Gross anatomy of the female reproductive tract 26&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;10 Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive tract 28&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;11 Puberty in boys 30&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;12 Puberty in girls 32&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;13 Male reproductive physiology 34&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;14 The menstrual cycle 36&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;15 Human sexual response 38&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;16 Fertilization and the establishment of pregnancy 40&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;17 Placental structure and function 42&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;18 The protein hormones of pregnancy 44&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;19 The steroid hormones of pregnancy 46&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;20 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: I 48&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;21 Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: II 50&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;22 Labor 52&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;23 The breast and lactation 54&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;24 Menopause 56&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;25 Contraception 58&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Part 2 Human reproductive disorders&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;26 Abnormalities of male sexual differentiation and development 60&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;27 Abnormalities of female sexual differentiation and development 62&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;28 Precocious puberty 64&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;29 Delayed or absent puberty 66&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;30 Primary amenorrhea 68&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;31 Secondary amenorrhea 70&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;32 Hyperprolactinemia 72&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;33 Sexual dysfunction 74&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;34 Infertility 76&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;35 Multifetal pregnancy 78&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;36 Spontaneous pregnancy loss 80&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;37 Labor abnormalities 82&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;38 Pre-eclampsia 84&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;39 Benign and malignant diseases of the breast 86&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;40 Testicular tumors 88&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;41 Diseases of the prostate 90&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;42 Ovarian neoplasms 92&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;43 Endometrial cancer 94&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;44 Cervical cancer 96&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;45 Genetic imprinting and reproductive tract tumors 98&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;46 Sexually transmitted diseases of bacterial origin 100&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;47 Sexually transmitted diseases of viral origin 102&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;48 The special cases of syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus 104&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Index 107&lt;/p&gt; 
<br/><br/> This text explores the breadth of human reproductive biology and pathophysiology in separate sections, giving students the basic science required to understand the reproductive disorders of men and women they will encounter during their clinical training.  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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781118607015 (ebook) :  No price 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human reproduction.<br/>Generative organs.<br/>Reproductive health.<br/>Health and Wellbeing.<br/>Medicine: general issues<br/>Reproductive medicine<br/>Physiology
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QP251  / .H39 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>612.6