Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Preface

vii

 

Acknowledgements

ix

 

List of abbreviations

xi

1

Introduction to physiology

1

2

The reproductive and urinary systems

29

3

Endocrinology

55

4

Reproductive cycles

69

5

Sexual differentiation and behaviour

99

6

Fertilization

115

7

Overview of human genetics and genetic disorders

139

8

The placenta

173

9

Embryo development and fetal growth

199

10

Overview of immunology

229

11

Physiological adaptation to pregnancy

257

12

Maternal nutrition and health

289

13

Physiology of parturition

317

14

The puerperium

363

15

The transition to neonatal life

379

16

Lactation and infant nutrition

405

 

Glossary

439

 

Index

443