Human Reproduction

Author: L. M. Baggott (University of Exeter)

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  • : $81.95 NZD
  • : 9780521469142
  • : Cambridge University Press
  • : Cambridge University Press
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  • : 20 February 1997
  • : 234mm X 156mm X 6mm
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  • : L. M. Baggott (University of Exeter)
  • : Cambridge Social Biology Topics Ser.
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  • : English
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  • : 1 colour book
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Barcode 9780521469142
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Description

This introductory textbook examines the issues of human reproduction common to a variety of advanced school and beginning university courses. It covers in detail the physiology of the human reproductive system, the production of gametes, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth, lactation and contraception. Sensitive issues such as infertility, abortion and embryo research are discussed with careful consideration of the moral and ethical issues involved.

Table of contents

1. Human reproductive strategies; 2. Gamete production; 3. Fertilisation; 4. Implantation and pregnancy; 5. Birth and lactation; 6. Contraception; 7. Human infertility; 8. Human subfertility; 9. Ethical and moral considerations of fertility and infertility.

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