Johnson, M. H.

Essential reproduction / Martin H. Johnson. - 7th ed. - Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, 2013. - 380 p. ; 27 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Johnson & Everitt's essential reproduction / Martin H. Johnson. 6th ed. 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is reproduction? -- Sex -- Sexual maturation -- Gender -- Sexual selection -- Making sperm -- Men -- Making eggs -- Women -- Sperm and eggs -- Fertilization -- Initiating pregnancy -- Supporting the embryo -- Growing the fetus -- Fetal challenges -- Preparing for birth -- Giving birth -- Lactation -- Postnatal care -- Regulating fertility -- Restoring fertility -- Society and reproduction.

9781444335750 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2012021106


Reproductive Physiological Phenomena.
Mammals--physiology.

573.619

WQ 205