Author | Mann, Thaddeus. author |
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Title | Male Reproductive Function and Semen [electronic resource] : Themes and Trends in Physiology, Biochemistry and Investigative Andrology / by Thaddeus Mann, Cecilia Lutwak-Mann |
Imprint | London : Springer London, 1981 |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1300-3 |
Descript | XIV, 500 p. online resource |
I Male Reproductive Function and the Composition of Semen: General Considerations -- 1. Functional Dualism of the Testis -- 2. Male Reproductive Tract: Main Characteristics -- 3. Coordination of Male Reproductive Function by Extragonadal Hormones and Environmental Factors -- 4. Cardinal Properties of Spermatozoa -- 5. General Features of the Seminal Plasma -- 6. Spermatophores and Spermatophoric Reaction -- II Methodological Guidelines in the Study of Male Reproductive Organs -- 1. Andrological Examination of the Testis and Androgen Assays -- 2. Cannulation, Micropuncture, Perfusion and Transplantation Techniques -- 3. Isolation of Seminiferous Tubules and Disaggregation of Germinal Cells and Sertoli Cells -- 4. Cell and Organ Cultures -- III Collection, Examination, Quality Rating and Storage of Ejaculated Semen -- 1. Collection of Whole and Split Ejaculates, and Separation of Spermatozoa from Seminal Plasma -- 2. Separation of Motile from Immotile, and Male-determining from Female-determining Spermatozoa -- 3. Examination of Spermatozoa and Isolated Structural Components -- 4. Quality Rating of Semen in Andrological Practice -- 5. Storage of Semen for Artificial Insemination -- IV Testis and Testicular Semen -- 1. Spermatogenesis -- 2. Steroidogenesis -- 3. Testicular Semen -- V Epididymis and Epididymal Semen -- 1. Functional Characteristics of the Epididymis -- 2. Epididymal Spermatozoa -- 3. Epididymal Plasma -- 4. Metabolism of the Epididymis and Epididymal Semen -- VI Vas Deferens and Vasectomy -- 1. Structural and Functional Features of the Deferent Duct -- 2. Vasectomy and Vasoligation -- VII Secretory Function of the Prostate, Seminal Vesicle, Cowperโs Gland and Other Accessory Organs of Reproduction -- 1. Secretory Mechanisms -- 2. Androgen-dependent Maintenance of Growth, Metabolism and Secretory Activity in Male Accessory Organs -- 3. Overall Pattern and Mechanism of Hormonal Regulation -- 4. Comparative Andrological Aspects -- VIII Biochemistry of Spermatozoa: Chemical and Functional Correlations in Ejaculated Semen, Andrological Aspect -- 1. Chemical and Metabolic Characteristics of Ejaculated Spermatozoa; Comparative Viewpoint -- 2. Sperm Plasma Membrane; Permeability and Binding Properties -- 3. Acrosome and Lysosomal Enzymes -- 4. Sperm Nucleus: Nucleic Acid and Nuclear Proteins -- 5. Mitochondria and their Role in Sperm Metabolism and Energetics -- 6. Flagellum and the Mechanochemical Basis of Motility -- 7. Cyclic Nucleotides and Other Promoters of Sperm Activity -- IX Biochemistry of Seminal Plasma and Male Accessory Fluids; Application to Andrological Problems -- 1. Chemical Analysis of Seminal Plasma and Interpretation of Results -- 2. Ions, Free and Bound -- 3. Proteins and Enzymes -- 4. Peptides, Amino Acids and Nitrogenous Bases -- 5. Fructose, Other Sugars, Polyols and Bound Carbohydrate -- 6. Lipids, Cholesterol and Steroid Hormones -- 7. Prostaglandins and Other Organic acids -- 8. Biochemical Basis of Interactions between the Male Accessory Secretions, and between the Seminal Plasma and Spermatozoa -- 9. Examination of Whole Seminal Plasma and Split Ejaculatory Fractions as a Diagnostic Aid in Reproductive Disorders -- X Effects of Pharmacological Agents: Andrological Aspects. Drug Abuse, Therapeutic Agents, Male Contraceptives, Occupational Hazards -- 1. Psycbomimetic and Psycbotberapeutic Drugs -- 2. Ampbetamines, Cocaine and Alcobol -- 3. Passage of Drugs and Otber Substances into Semen -- 4. Control of tbe Ejaculatory Process by Sympatbomimetic, Parasympatbomimetic and Autonomic-blocking Agents -- 5. Chemosterilants as Potential Male Contraceptives -- 6. Dietary Factors, Food Additives and Antimetabolites -- 7. Cadmium-induced Damage in tbe Testis and Countereffect of Zinc and Selenium -- 8. Steroids and Otber Suppressors of Spermatogenesis Acting via tbe Pituitary Gland -- 9. Antiandrogens -- 10. Antimitotic and Antimeiotic Cbemicals; Colcbicine, Alkylating Agents, Heterocyclic Compounds -- 11. Chemotherapeutic Drugs, Industrial Chemicals and Pesticides -- 12. ?-Chlorohydrin -- 13. Biochemical Basis of Spermiostatic and Spermicidal Activity -- References