Human Reproductive Biology
- 3rd Edition - March 17, 2006
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Richard E. Jones, Kristin H. Lopez
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 0 8 8 4 6 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 0 8 3 6 - 8
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Request a sales quoteThis acclaimed text has been fully revised and updated, now incorporating issues including aging of the reproductive system, and updates on the chapters on conception and Gamete Transport and Fertilization, and Pregnancy.Human Reproductive Biology, Third Edition emphasizes the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, explains advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns of today. Generously illustrated in full color, the text provides current information about human reproductive anatomy and physiology.The ideal book for courses on human reproductive biology - includes chapter introductions, sidebars on related topics of interest, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading.
- All material competely updated with the latest research results, methods, and topics now organized to facilitate logical presentation of topics
- New chapters on Reproductive Senescence, Conception: Gamete Transport, Fertilization, Pregnancy: Maternal Aspects and Pregnancy: Fetal Development
- Full color illustrations
Reproductive biologists, endocrinologists, developmental biologists, and those interested in the reproductive biology of humans. Can also be used as a text for undergraduate students in endocrinology, reproductive biology, and developmental biology.
Part I: The Adult Female and Male Reproductive SystemsChapter 1: The Brain and Pituitary GlandChapter 2: The Female Reproductive SystemChapter 3: The Menstrual CycleChapter 4: The Male Reproductive SystemPart II: Sex Differentiation and DevelopmentChapter 5: Sexual Differentiation Chapter 6: PubertyChapter 7: Reproductive AgingPart III: ProcreationChapter 8: The Human Sexual ResponseChapter 9: Gamete Transport and FertilizationChapter 10: PregnancyChapter 11: Labor and BirthChapter 12: The Neonate and the New ParentsPart IV: Fertility and Its Control Chapter 13: Human Population Growth and Family Planning Chapter 14: ContraceptionChapter 15: Induced AbortionChapter 16: InfertilityPart V: Special Topics in Human Reproductive BiologyChapter 17: Brain SexChapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Edition: 3
- Published: March 17, 2006
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780120884650
- eBook ISBN: 9780080508368
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Richard E. Jones
Richard E. Jones has published more than 100 research papers in his field and has received the NIH Research Career Development Award for his research efforts in the study of reproductive biology and endocrinology. In 1990 he received the Student Organization for Alumni Relations Teaching Recognition Award for his teaching of an annual undergraduate course, Human Reproductive Biology, and a course on human anatomy. Dr. Jones obtained his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. He is now Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where his research interests include reproductive biology as well as reproductive endocrinology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Biology Emeritus, University of Colorado, Boulder, USAKL
Kristin H. Lopez
Kristin H. Lopez obtained her MA and PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests include morphological and physiological aspects of vertebrate reproduction and development, especially sex differentiation and ovarian function in reptiles and amphibians. She has enthusiastically supported the development of young scientists through teaching, textbook development, outreach, and programs to increase diverse representation in STEM.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, USARead Human Reproductive Biology on ScienceDirect