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1 online resource (425 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Author; Part I: An overview of human development; 1. Before you begin; Anatomic descriptions; Anatomic landmarks; Symmetry; Planes and sections; The developmental timeline; Comparative embryology; Study questions; Critical thinking; 2. Cells; General background; Anatomy of the cell; Nucleus; Cytoplasm; Plasma membrane; Cytoplasmic organelles; Mitochondria; Golgi bodies; Lysosomes; Cell death; Fertilization; Abnormal roles; Centrioles; A little biochemistry; Study questions; Critical thinking; 3. Cell division |
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Role and types of cell divisionMitosis; The cell cycle; Chromosomes; Genes; Spindle; Meiosis; Reduction of the number of chromosomes; Random segregation of chromosomes; Crossing over; Significance of meiosis; Epigenesis-histone proteins and deoxyribonucleic acid methylation; Stem cells; Study questions; Critical thinking; 4. Genetics; Genetics and Mendel; Genetics beyond Mendel; Cytogenetics; Genes; Deoxyribonucleic acid; Deoxyribonucleic acid replication; Transcription; Translation; The expression of genetic material; Genes and development; Epigenesis and epigenetics; Gene editing |
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Study questionsCritical thinking; 5. Reproduction; Male reproductive system; External genitalia; Gonads; Reproductive ducts; Epididymis; Vas deferens and urethra; Accessory sex glands; Semen; Mucus secretions; Female reproductive system; External genitalia; Gonads; Reproductive ducts; Fallopian tubes; Uterus; Cervix; Accessory sex glands; A little more cell biology; Cell communication; Intracellular signal transduction; Study questions; Critical thinking; 6. Gametogenesis; Spermatogenesis (also, see .Chapter 21); Spermatogonia to spermatids; Spermiogenesis; Stem cells; Sperm; Structure |
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DevelopmentFunctions; Oogenesis (also, see .Chapter 21); Oogonia to ootids; Follicles; Egg; Characteristics; Prophase I; Egg coats; Study questions; Critical thinking; 7. Fertilization; Barriers to fertilization; Consequences of sperm penetration; Significance of fertilization; Sex determination; Sex-linked inheritance; Types of inheritance; Study questions; Critical thinking; 8. The embryonic period; Cleavage (cell proliferation); The human egg; Comparative embryology; Patterns of cleavage; Holoblastic and equal cleavage; Meroblastic cleavage; Blastomeres; Compaction |
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Blastocyst (initiation of cell differentiation)Two-layered embryonic disc; Gastrulation and the three-layered embryonic disc; Neurulation; Neural tube; Neural crest; Embryonic induction; The changing mesoderm; Somitic, intermediate, and lateral mesoderm; Cardiogenic mesoderm; From layers to tubes: The fourth week; Becoming a recognizable human: Weeks 5-8; Cell movements; Artificial embryos; Study questions; Critical thinking; 9. The fetal period; Developmental changes; Sex determination; Growth; Subdivisions of the fetal period; Early fetal stage or "the fetus goes to sleep" (9-18 weeks) |
| Summary |
This textbook presents essential and accessible information about human embryology including practical information on human health issues and recent advances in human reproductive technology. Starting with biological basics of cell anatomy and fertilization, the author moves through the development of specific organs and systems, before addressing social issues associated with embryology. Each chapter includes specific objectives, general background, study questions, and questions to inspire critical thinking. Human Life Before Birth also contains two appendices and a full glossary of terms covered in the text. Clinicians and researchers in this field will find this volume indispensable. Key selling features: Explores all the developmental and embryological events that occur in human emryonic and fetal life Reviews basic cell biology, genetics, and reproduction focusing entirely on humans Summarizes the development of various anatomical systems Examines common birth defects and sexually transmitted diseases including emerging concerns such as Zika Documents assisted fertilization technologies and various cultural aspects of reproduction |
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Middle fetal stage or "an awkward stage" (19-28 weeks) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Frank Dye is an Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Biology Department of Western Connecticut State University. He spent nearly 50 years as a Professor at WCSU. His long teaching career included courses in developmental biology, vertebrate embryology, mamma;lian embryology, cell physiology, cell biology, and others. Dye has published dozens of peer review journal articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia contributions |
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Print version record |
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Embryology, Human.
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Fetus -- Growth.
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Fetus -- Physiology.
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Fetal Development
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Developmental Biology.
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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MEDICAL -- Reproductive Medicine & Technology.
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Embryology, Human
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Fetus -- Growth
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Fetus -- Physiology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781351130271 |
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1351130277 |
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9781351130288 |
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1351130285 |
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9781351130257 |
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1351130250 |
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9781351130264 |
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1351130269 |
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