Author	Chard, Tim. author
Title	Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology [electronic resource] / by Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
Imprint	London : Springer London, 1983
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3313-1
Descript	XIV, 175 p. online resource

The aim of this book is to provide a straightforward summary of the knowledge required for preliminary examinations in specialist obstetrics and gynaecology; the first part of the examination for Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists would be a good example. Thus the field covered is that of the basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, etc.) as applied to human reproduction. Most examinations of this type are based on mUltiple choice questions (MCQ). No apology is made for the fact that the present book addresses the sort of 'fact' which lends itself to testing by this approach. There is no discussion of speculative or contentious areas, no account of present or future research and no references. Excellent books are available which treat the topic in a much fuller and more discursive manner and the present volume does not seek to emulate them. Readers will be aware that even apparently immutable facts are subject to occasional revision. We have attempted to present the 'state of the art': most of the material is generally if not universally accepted. A particular problem arises with numerical information

1. Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta -- The Cell -- The Genetic Code -- Fertilisation -- Cleavage of the Embryo: the Morula and the Blastocyst -- Implantation of the Blastocyst and Early Development of the Placenta and Embryo -- Multiple Pregnancy -- Development of the Placenta -- Further Development of the Embryo -- The Placenta -- Placental Synthesis -- Placental Transfer -- The Membranes and Amniotic Fluid -- 2. Anatomy -- The Vulva -- The Vagina -- The Uterus -- The Fallopian Tubes -- The Ovaries -- The Female Urological System -- The 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 -- The Pelvic Skeleton -- The Fetal Skull -- Microstructure and Function of the Non-pregnant Reproductive Tract -- Embryology of the Female Genital System -- The Anterior Abdominal Wall -- 3. General Physiology and Biochemistry -- The Cardiovascular System -- The Lung -- The Kidney -- The Gut and Nutrition -- Metabolism -- Immunology -- 4. Endocrinology -- Some Basic Concepts in Endocrinology -- The Hypothalamus -- The Anterior Pituitary -- Gonadotrophins and Prolactin -- The Posterior Pituitary -- The Breast and Lactation -- Sex Steroids -- The Ovary -- The Testis -- Thyroid Gland -- The Adrenal Cortex -- The Adrenal Medulla -- Hormones Involved in Calcium Homeostasis -- Puberty and the Menopause -- Initiation of Labour -- The Pineal Gland -- 5. Pathology -- Inflammation -- Wound Healing -- The Metabolic Response to Injury -- Shock -- Tumours -- 6. Microbiology -- Bacteria -- Viruses -- Rickettsial Organisms -- Mycoplasmas -- Fungal Infections -- Protozoal Infections -- Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites -- 7. Pharmacology -- Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents -- Antipsychotic Agents -- Antidepressive Agents -- Analgesic Agents -- Antacid Agents -- Laxative Agents -- Anti-emetic Agents -- Diuretic Agents -- Antihypertensive Agents -- Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation -- Chemotherapy of Infection -- Pharmacology of Sex Steroids -- Drugs Affecting Contraction of the Uterus -- Anticancer Drugs (Cytotoxic Agents) -- General Anaesthetic Agents -- Local Anaesthetic Agents -- Some General Aspects of Pharmacology in Pregnancy -- Appendix. Statistics

1. Life sciences
2. Obstetrics
3. Ecology
4. Life Sciences
5. Ecology
6. Obstetrics/Perinatology