First Prize in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology category at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2008 Essential Reproduction provides an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the study of reproduction for students taking courses in reproductive physiology in a wide range of subjects, from medicine and midwifery to veterinary medicine and bioscience. The book spans the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, endocrinology, immunology, genetics and clinical science. It draws out the general, fundamental principles of reproduction, and makes clear the differences between species in relevant areas - often in tabular form or as illustrations for clarity of presentation. There is a strong emphasis on clear structure and layout, and a good use of pedagogical features such as Key Points, Learning Points, and Further Reading. "...a completely integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to the study of reproduction...now in full color and completely revised and updated...includes an up-to-the- minute chapter on gender." Cover_Essential Reproduction_6e_2007......Page 1 FrontMatter......Page 2 TitlePage......Page 4 CopyRight......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface to the Sixth Edition......Page 7 Acknowledgements......Page 9 Ch01_Sex......Page 10 Ch02_Gender & Sexuality......Page 28 Ch03_Reproductive Messengers......Page 46 Ch04_Testicular Function i the Adult......Page 70 Ch05 Ovarian Function in the Adult......Page 89 Ch06 Regulation of Gonadal Function......Page 111 Ch07 Puberty and the Maturation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis......Page 142 Ch08 Actions of Steroid Hormones in the Adult......Page 155 Ch09 Coitus and Fertilization......Page 177 Ch10 Implantation and the Establishment of the Placenta......Page 198 Ch11 Maternal Recognition and Support of Pregnancy......Page 221 Ch12 The Fetus and its Preparations for Birth......Page 231 Ch13 Parturition......Page 254 Ch14 Lactation and Maternal Behaviour......Page 264 Ch15 Fertility......Page 284 Index......Page 314 "This sixth edition of Essential Reproduction provides an up-to-date account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiology, genetics, behaviour, anatomy and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction." "Beautifully illustrated, Essential Reproduction is essential reading for medical veterinary and biological science students, as well as students of physiology and trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology."--BOOK JACKET A core full colour text for medical and biomedical science students, as well as trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists, this book draws out the general, fundamental principles of reproduction, and makes clear the differences between the species
