ABSTRACT

This textbook presents essential information about human embryology in an accessible form. In addition to covering the specifics of human embryology, the text also provides practical information on human health issues and the latest advances in human reproductive technology. Starting with the biological basics of cell anatomy and fertilization, the

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A R T _____ OvERVIEW OF HuMAN DEVELOPMENT

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I BEFORE

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CELLS Chapter Objectives

General Background

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Anatomy of the Cell

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Cell Division

CELL DIVISION Chapter Objectives

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Cell Cycle

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If we add the genetic diversity

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Genetics

GENETICS Chapter Objectives

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Study Questions

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Critical Thinking

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-------------------- I GAMETOGENESIS Chapter Objectives

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Spermatogonia to Spermatids

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Sperm

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Prophase

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I FERTILIZATION

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Study Questions

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The Embryonic Period

I THE EMBRYONIC PERIOD

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Layered Embryonic Disc

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Childbirth

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Gastrointestinal Effects

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Part II Some Details of Human Development

A R T ~--~-~· SoME DETAILS oF HuMAN DEvELOPMENT

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The Skin

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The Nervous System

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Central Nervous System

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fiGURE

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fiGURE 8

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fiGURE 1

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Z

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The Face

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Study Questions

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Study Ouestions

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Chromosomal Abnormalities

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Nonchromosomal Birth Defects

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Study Questions

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Abstinence

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Chapter Objectives

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Stages

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Terms Related to Birth

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ANsWERS TO STuDY OuESTIONs

I. An Overview of Human Development