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Reproduction in domestic animals /
A unique feature of this book is the focus on large, domestic animals. Previous editions were considered the "Bible" of reproductive physiology. It covers basic, large animal reproductive physiology, provides species-specific information and is suitable as a textbook for upper-division cou...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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San Diego :
Academic Press,
�1991.
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| Edición: | 4th ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Reproduction in Domestic Animals; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Role of the Nervous System in Reproduction; I. Introduction; II. Neural Substrates of Mating Behavior; III. Regulation of the Secretion of Pituitary Gonadotropins by the Nervous System; IV. Neural Components in the Regulation of the Onset of Puberty; V. Effects of Hormones on the Development and Differentiation of the Brain; References; Chapter 2. Gonadotropins; I. Introduction; II. Structural Features of the Gonadotropins; III. Biosynthesis of the Gonadotropins
- IV. ReceptorsV. Intracellular Responses: G Protein and Second Messengers; VI. Assays; VII. Reference Preparations for Bioassay and Radioimmunoassay; References; Chapter 3. Biochemistry and Physiology of the Gonadal Hormones; I. Introduction; II. Steroid Chemistry; III. Biosynthesis of Gonadal Hormones; IV. Catabolism of Gonadal Hormones; V. Physiological Effects of the Gonadal Steroid Hormones; VI. Assay of Steroid Hormones; References; Chapter 4. Folliculogenesis; I. Qualitative and Quantitative Features of Folliculogenesis; II. Mechanisms Controlling Follicular Development
- III. Mechanisms Controlling the Development of the Ovulatory FolliclesReferences; Chapter 5. Spermatogenesis; I. Introduction; II. Spermatozoon, Product of Spermatogenesis; III. Germ Cells in the Three Phases of Spermatogenesis; IV. Kinetics of Spermatogenesis; V. Evaluation of Spermatogenesis; VI. Germ-Cell Degeneration during Spermatogenesis; VII. Sertoli Cells; VIII. Role of Other Nongerminal Testicular Cells in Spermatogenesis; IX. Establishment of Spermatogenesis; X. Control of Spermatogenesis; XI. Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Male Reproductive Organs and Semen; I. Introduction
- II. TestesIII. Epididymis; IV. Accessory Glands; V. Erection and Ejaculation; VI. Semen; References; Chapter 7. Artificial Insemination; I. Introduction; II. Semen Production and Collection; III. Semen Evaluation; IV. Laboratory Processing of Semen; V. Preservation of Spermatozoa; VI. Insemination Procedures; VII. Fertility Proficiency; References; Chapter 8. Fertilization, Early Development, and Embryo Transfer; I. Introduction; II. The Oocyte at Ovulation; III. Gamete and Embryo Transport; IV. Fertilization; V. Embryo Development; VI. In Vitro Manipulation
- VII. Embryo Transfer: Applications and ProceduresReferences; Chapter 9. The Development of the Conceptus and Its Relationship to the Uterus; I. Introduction; II. Anatomy of the Uterus; III. The Anatomy of the Conceptus; IV. Movement of the Early Embryo; V. Attachment and Placental Ontogeny; VI. Fetal Fluids; VII. Growth of the Conceptus; VIII. Immunological Aspects of Pregnancy; References; Chapter 10. Hormonal Mechanisms in Pregnancy and Parturition; I. Introduction; II. Maternal Endocrine Patterns; III. Placental and Feto-Placental Endocrine Factors; IV. Fetal Endocrine Functions