Author | Chard, Tim. author |
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Title | Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology [electronic resource] / by Tim Chard, Richard Lilford |
Imprint | London : Springer London, 1990 |
Edition | Third Edition |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3340-7 |
Descript | XI, 204p. 56 illus. online resource |
1 Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta -- The Cell -- The Genetic Code -- Chromosome Abnormalities -- Genetics โ 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 -- Development of the Placenta -- Further Development of the Embryo -- The Placenta -- Placental Synthesis -- Placental Transfer -- The Membranes and Amniotic Fluid -- Further Reading -- 2 Anatomy -- The Vulva -- The Vagina -- The Uterus -- The Fallopian Tubes -- The Ovaries -- The Female Urological System -- The Levator Ani Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm) -- 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 Genital System -- The Anterior Abdominal Wall -- Further Reading -- 3 General Physiology and Biochemistry -- The Cardiovascular System -- The Lung -- The Kidney -- The Nervous System -- The Gut and Nutrition -- Metabolism -- Immunology -- Further Reading -- 4 Endocrinology -- Some Basic Concepts in Endocrinology -- The Hypothalamus -- The Anterior Pituitary -- 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 Menopause -- Initiation of Labour -- The Pineal Gland -- Further Reading -- 5 Pathology -- Inflammation -- Wound Healing -- The Metabolic Response to Injury -- Shock -- Tumours -- Thrombosis and Embolism -- Deposition of Salts and Pigments -- Effects of Radiation -- Further Reading -- 6 Microbiology -- Bacteria -- Viruses -- Rickettsial Organisms -- Mycoplasmas (Pleuropneumonia-like Organisms) -- Fungal Infections -- Protozoal Infections -- Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites -- Further Reading -- 7 Pharmacology -- Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents -- Antipsychotic Agents -- Antidepressive Agents -- Analgesic Agents -- Antacid Agents -- Laxative Agents -- Anti-emetic Agents -- Antihistamines -- 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 -- Some General Aspects of Pharmacology During Breast Feeding -- Appendix A Statistics -- Further Reading -- Appendix B Ultrasound