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 : Imprint: Springer, 1998 |
Edition | Fifth Edition |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0595-4 |
Descript | IX, 198 p. online resource |
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