Johnson, M. H.

Johnson & Everitt's essential reproduction / Martin H. Johnson. - 6th ed. - Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2007 - viii, 316 p. : ill. 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sex -- Gender and sexuality -- Reproductive messengers -- Testicular function in the adult -- Ovarian function in the adult -- Regulation of gonadal function -- Puberty and the maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis -- Actions of steroid hormones in the adult -- Coitus and fertilization -- Implantation and the establishment of the placenta -- Maternal recognition and support of pregnancy -- The fetus and its preparations for birth -- Parturition -- Lactation and maternal behaviour -- Fertility.

9781405118668 (alk. paper)


Mammals
Reproduction

WQ 205 / .J67 2007