Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Tim Chard ,  Richard Lilford
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   5th ed. 1998
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9783540761884

ISBN 10:   3540761888
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   07 October 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

1 Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta.- The Cell.- The Genetic Code.- Chromosome Abnormalities.- Genetics - Single and Multiple Gene Defects.- Fertilisation.- Cleavage of the Embryo: The Morula and the Blastocyst Implantation of the Blastocyst and Early Development of.- the Placenta and Embryo.- Multiple Pregnancy.- Further Development of the Embryo.- The Placenta.- Placental Synthesis.- Placental Transfer.- The Membranes.- Amniotic Fluid (Liquor).- 2 Anatomy.- Vulva.- Vagina.- Uterus.- Fallopian Tubes.- Ovaries.- Female Urological System.- Levator Ani Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm).- Perineum.- Peritoneum and Ligaments of the Pelvis.- Blood Supply to the Female Pelvis.- Lymphatic Drainage of the Female Pelvis.- Nerve Supply to the Female Pelvis.- Pelvic Skeleton.- Fetal Skull.- Microstructure and Function of the Non-pregnant Reproductive Tract.- Embryology of the Genital System.- Anterior Abdominal Wall.- 3 General Physiology and Biochemistry.- Cardiovascular System.- Lung.- Acid-Base Balance.- Kidney.- Nervous System.- Gut and Nutrition.- Metabolism.- Immunology.- 4 Endocrinology.- Basic Concepts in Endocrinology.- Hypothalamus.- Anterior Pituitary.- Posterior Pituitary.- Breast and Lactation.- Sex Steroids.- Ovary.- Testis.- Thyroid Gland.- Adrenal Cortex.- Adrenal Medulla.- Hormones Involved in Calcium Homeostasis.- Puberty.- Menopause.- Initiation of Labour.- Pineal Gland.- Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP).- 5 Pathology.- Inflammation.- Wound Healing.- Metabolic Response to Injury.- Shock.- Abnormal Tissue Growth.- Tumours.- Thrombosis and Embolism.- Deposition of Salts and Pigments.- Effects of Radiation.- 6 Microbiology.- Bacteria.- Viruses.- Rickettsial Organisms.- Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma.- Fungal Infections.- Protozoal Infections.- Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites.- 7 Pharmacology.- Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents.- Antipsychotic Agents.- Antidepressive Agents.- Analgesics.- Antacids.- Laxatives.- Anti-emetics.- Antihistamines.- Diuretics.- Antihypertensive Agents.- Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation.- Drugs Used for Treatment of Osteoporosis.- Chemotherapy of Infection.- Pharmacology of Sex Steroids.- Drugs Affecting Contraction of the Uterus.- Anticancer Drugs (Cytotoxic Agents).- General Anaesthetic Agents.- Local Anaesthetic Agents.- Drugs of Abuse.- General Aspects of Pharmacology in Pregnancy.- General Aspects of Pharmacology During Breast Feeding.- Appendix A Statistics.- Appendix B Ultrasound.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions