Reproduction in mammals and man

Sommaire et contenu du livre "Reproduction in mammals and man"

SECTION 1 : 1 - The hypothalamic-pituitary axis ; 2 - The hypothlamo-neurohypophysial system ; 3 - Gonadotropins : structure - synthesis - functions ; 4 - LH pulsatile release and its control ; 5 - Regulation of fsh synthesis and secretion ; 6 - Prolactin ; 7 - Steroidogenesis : the enzymes and regulation of their genomic expression ; 8 - Steroid hormone recptors involved in reproduction : mechanism of action ; 9 - Growth factors and their recptors ; 10 - The cell ; SECTION 2 : 11 - Sexual differentiation ; 12 - Sex detrmination : genetic control ; 13 - Structure and functions of testis ; 14 - Acquisition of sperm fertilizing ability : epididymal maturation, accessory glands and capacitation ; 15 - Ovarian function ; 16 - Oocyte maturation ; 17 - Fertilization in vivo and in vitro ; 18 - The life of the egg before implantation ; 19 - Role of the female genital tract in the transport and survival of gametes and the fertilized egg ; 20 - Blastocyst development and implantation ; 21 - The corpus luteum from cycle to gestation ; 22 - Endocrine functions of the placenta ; 23 - Immunology of pregnancy ; 24 - Parturition ; 25 - Lactation ; 26 - Sexual behavior ; 27 - Parent-infant relationship in mammals : factors of control and psychobiological implications ; SECTION 3 : 28 - Puberty ; 29 - Oestrous and menstrual cycles ; 30 - Seasonal reproducion and photoperiodism ; 31 - The menopause ; 32 - Demographic and statistical aspect of human fertility ; 33 - Control of human fertility ; 34 - Control of reproduction in domestic mammals ; 35 - Reproduction of the cat and the dog ; 36 - Chromosome and gene anomalies : their consequences on reproduction and embryonic development ; 37 - The influence of sexually-transmitted diseases on human reproduction ; 38 - Sexually transmissible desease in domestic mammals ; 39 - Transgenic animals : genetic manipulation of the germ line ; 40 - The future.