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Physiology of Human Reproduction - Notes for Students G Osol

Physiology of Human Reproduction - Notes for Students By G Osol

Physiology of Human Reproduction - Notes for Students by G Osol

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Physiology of Human Reproduction - Notes for Students Summary

Physiology of Human Reproduction - Notes for Students by G Osol

Physiology of Human Reproduction provides students with a concise and accessible overview of more than 200 vital concepts, from the basic physiology of the male and the nonpregnant female, to fertilization, embryonic and fetal growth, labor, lactation, and more. Presented in a readable style, key terms are highlighted throughout the main text to enable students to quickly find a concept and read the appropriate information.

Whether reading the book from cover to cover, or using a focused approach to learn about specific concepts, readers will find this textbook to be an invaluable tool for increasing their understanding of human reproduction. An essential companion for standard Anatomy and Physiology courses, this student-friendly textbook:

  • Covers physiology of the male, the physiology of the nonpregnant female, pregnancy and lactation, and age-related changes such as menopause
  • Discusses pregnancy, birth control, and the reproductive system in childhood, adolescence, and puberty
  • Describes the anatomy, physiology, and phases of the human sexual response
  • Explains genetic conditions and disorders including androgen insensitivity syndrome and Kallman's syndrome

Physiology of Human Reproduction is a must-have learning guide for students in the medical and life sciences, including medicine, nursing, biology, physiology, and biomedicine, as well as those in courses covering human reproduction and pregnancy.

About G Osol

GEORGE OSOL, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA; a University Scholar and an Established Investigator of the American Heart Association, specializing in vascular physiology and preeclampsia.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement ix

Key Concepts and Terms xi

Introduction 1

1 The Adult Male 3

1.1 Three Basic Requirements for Fertility in the Male 3

1.2 Endocrinology of the Male Reproductive System 4

1.3 Physiological Actions of Testosterone and Related Androgens 8

1.4 Spermatogenesis and Spermiogenesis 11

1.5 Production of Seminal Plasma 15

1.6 Testicular Thermoregulation; Varicocoele 16

1.7 Penile Erection 18

1.8 Cellular Mechanism of PDE-5 Inhibitors in Treating Erectile Dysfunction 20

1.9 Emission and Ejaculation 21

1.10 Infertility 22

2 The Nonpregnant Adult Female 25

2.1 The Menstrual Cycle: A Perspective 25

2.2 Oogenesis 26 2.3 Folliculogenesis 28

2.4 Follicular Production of Sex Steroid Hormones 31

2.5 Recruitment of the Dominant Follicle 32

2.6 Transition from the Follicular to the Ovulatory Phase: The LH Surge 33

2.7 The Luteal Phase 35

2.8 Corresponding Uterine Phases: Menstrual, Proliferative, Secretory 36

2.9 Estrogen 39

2.10 Progesterone 40

2.11 Putting It Together 41

3 Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation 45

3.1 Fertilization and Early Embryogenesis 45

3.2 Implantation 51

3.3 Multiple Births 53

3.4 Placentation 54

3.5 The Endocrinology of Pregnancy 59

3.6 Prenatal Testing for Fetal Aneuplody and Other Maternal and Fetal Conditions 61

3.7 Maternal Adaptations During Pregnancy 63

3.8 Embryonic and Fetal Growth 65

3.9 Labor and Parturition 65

3.10 Lactation and Breastfeeding 68

3.11 Long-Term Health Effects of Pregnancy on Mother and Child 71

4 The Human Sexual Response 73

4.1 Desire Phase 73

4.2 Excitement Phase 74

4.3 Plateau Phase 75

4.4 Orgasmic Phase 75

4.5 Resolution Phase 77

5 Age-Related Changes in the Reproductive System 79

5.1 Childhood and Adolescence 79

5.2 Puberty 81

5.3 The Aging Male and Female 81

Appendix A: Detailed Anatomy of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems 83

Index 87

Additional information

GOR011328436
9781119609582
1119609585
Physiology of Human Reproduction - Notes for Students by G Osol
G Osol
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2021-01-28
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