Gender differences in prenatal substance exposure /

"Adverse effects of prenatal exposure to neurotoxins, including cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, and lead, are well documented and range from initial growth deficits to later cognitive and behavioral problems. Exciting new research has found that there are gender differences in these sequelae resul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: American Psychological Association
Otros Autores: Lewis, Michael, 1937 January 10- (Editor ), Kestler, Lisa (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [2012]
Edición:1st ed.
Colección:Decade of behavior.
Temas:
Fetus > Effect of drugs on > Sex differences.
Children of prenatal substance abuse > Sex differences.
Fetus > Development > Sex differences.
Sex factors in disease.
Fetus > drug effects
Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
Sex Factors
Enfants nés de mère toxicomane > Différences entre sexes.
Maladies > Facteurs sexuels.
Fœtus > Développement > Différences entre sexes.
MEDICAL > Gynecology & Obstetrics.
PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"Adverse effects of prenatal exposure to neurotoxins, including cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, and lead, are well documented and range from initial growth deficits to later cognitive and behavioral problems. Exciting new research has found that there are gender differences in these sequelae resulting in different outcomes for males and females. Namely, exposed males appear to be more vulnerable and experience greater deficits than exposed females. Cutting-edge and thought-provoking, this volume explores a full range of topics related to gender differences in: neurological effects and sensory motor delays; brain metabolism and gene expression; growth velocity, organ maturity, cerebral vasoconstriction, oxidative stress, and sex hormone levels; and cognitive, behavioral, neurochemical, and emotional effects. Bringing together an outstanding group of animal and human researchers, this book aims to contribute to our knowledge of central nervous system development to better inform intervention efforts that target the most vulnerable groups. This timely volume reflects our increasingly sophisticated and refined understanding of this societal problem"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved).
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xviii, 227 pages).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1433810344
9781433810343

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