Human Reproductive Biology - Hardcover

Jones, Richard E.; Lopez PhD, Kristin H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0120884658 ISBN 13: 9780120884650

Publisher: Academic Press, 2006

Synopsis

Emphasizing the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, this book explains the advances in reproductive science. It also incorporates issues including aging of the reproductive system, and chapters on Conception and Gamete Transport and Fertilization, and Pregnancy.

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Review:

Completely revised and updated for this third edition!

Synopsis:

This 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, 3rd 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. This 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 is completely updated with the latest research results, methods, and topics now organized to facilitate logical presentation of topics. There are new chapters on Reproductive Senescence, Conception: Gamete Transport, Fertilization, Pregnancy: Maternal Aspects and Pregnancy: Foetal Development. It features full color illustrations, and a new companion website featuring latest information on current related topics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0120884658
• ISBN 13: 9780120884650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 624