The Reproductive System

by Kathryn H. Hollen

Overview

Beginning with a discussion of sexual reproduction at the molecular and cellular level, this volume of the Encyclopedia of the Human Body discusses the reproductive organs, hormones, conception through childbirth and development after birth including puberty. The history of research on the reproductive system is presented and the future of research in this field is considered. Current controversies and dilemmas are also explored. Reproductive system diseases and disorders, symptoms and treatments are discussed, including infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS, complications with pregnancy, and genetic diseases such as Huntington's disease. This reference concludes with a discussion of ethics, a comprehensive glossary, and resources for further information including Web sites and contact information for organizations and national health institutions.

The Encyclopedia of the Human Body provides a complete, comprehensive reference source for students interested in the human body. Each book in this ten-volume set introduces and describes a specific body system, including the parts and function of each system, the history of discovery, related diseases and treatments, as well as future advances in research. Detailed illustrations and diagrams, including an eight-page color insert, provide a visual reference for written material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313324499
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/2004
Series:	Human Body Systems
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

KATHRYN H. HOLLEN is an independent scholar. She writes extensively for the National Cancer Institute and other organizations engaged in biomedical reporting and research.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Function of the Reproductive System

Sex and Reproduction

The Reproductive Organs

From Sex to Pregnancy to Childbirth—Or Not

Sexual Development

History of Discovery

Myths and Early Discoveries

Modern Perspectives: Reproductive Biology, Genetics, and Our Evolving Selves

New Challenges: Reproductive Therapeutics and Germline Engineering

Anatomy and Surgery: A Retrospective

Medical Information

Reproductive Medicine in the 21st Century

Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)

Supplemental Information

Additional Sources of Information

Interesting Facts

Glossary

Bibliography