The reproductive system at a glance

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Table and figure acknowledgements; About the companion website; Part 1: Normal human reproduction; 1: The pituitary gland and gonadotropins; Pituitary structure and function; Structure of LH and FSH; Regulation of FSH and LH; Mechanism of action of gonadotropins; 2: Steroid hormone biosynthesis; Cholesterol and the steroid production pathway; Sites of production; Ovary; Testes; Adrenals; 3: Steroid hormone mechanism of action and metabolism; Mechanisms of steroid action; Agonists and antagonists; Steroids in the circulation; Steroid metabolismSteroid excretion; 4: Reproductive genetics; Chromosomes; Mitosis and meiosis; Non-disjunction; Imprinting; 5: Gonadal development in the embryo; Role of sex chromatin in reproductive development; Gonadal differentiation; 6: Phenotypic sex differentiation; Internal genitalia; External genitalia; 7: Gross anatomy of the male reproductive tract; Testes and epididymis; Vas (ductus) deferens and seminal vesicles; Prostate gland; Penis; 8: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive tract; Testes; Epididymis and vas (ductus) deferens; Seminal vesicles; Prostate gland; Penis; 9: Gross anatomy of the female reproductive tractOvaries; Fallopian tubes; Uterus; Vagina; Vulva; 10: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive tract; Ovary; Fallopian tube; Uterus; Cervix and vagina; 11: Puberty in boys; Physical changes of puberty; Adrenarche; Testicular maturation; Secondary sexual characteristics; Somatic growth; 12: Puberty in girls; Physical changes of puberty; Adrenarche; Breast development (thelarche); Secondary sexual characteristics; Somatic growth; Menarche; 13: Male reproductive physiology; Erection, emission and ejaculation; Hormonal control of spermatogenesisLeydig cell function; Regulation of gonadotropin secretion in males; 14: The menstrual cycle; Follicular phase; Ovulatory phase; Luteal phase; Menstrual phase; 15: Human sexual response; Phases of the sexual response; Male sexual response; Female sexual response; 16: Fertilization and the establishment of pregnancy; The egg; The sperm; Fertilization; Establishment of pregnancy; 17: Placental structure and function; Placental morphology; Placental immunology; Placental function; 18: The protein hormones of pregnancy; Placental production of protein hormones; Human chorionic gonadotropinHuman placental lactogen; Other hormones; Maternal production of protein hormones; 19: The steroid hormones of pregnancy; Progesterone; Estrogens; Fetal adrenal physiology; Maternal adrenal function and salt metabolism; 20: Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: I; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory system; Kidney and urinary tract; Hematologic system; Skin; 21: Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: II; Thyroid gland; Gastrointestinal tract; Nutritional requirements of pregnancy; Immune system; 22: Labor; Phases of labor; Initiation of labor; 23: The breast and lactation; Development of the breast.

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"