Biology of Reproduction (PB)

Biology of Reproduction provides a complete and an integrated approach to the subject of essentials of mammalian and human reproductive systems and processes. The book covers both introductory and fundamental concepts of developmental, anatomical, hormonal, physiological, nutritional and biochemical reproductive biology along with the knowledge of family welfare, poultry and cattle breeding. The text in the book is well supported by tables and diagrams.

The book is based on the forty-two years long experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, extensive research work. Whereas the book covers the entire syllabus for an undergraduate degree by mostly Indian universities, it is also aimed at providing a solid foundation in the field to postgraduate and research level students.     

Unit I: Reproductive Endocrinology

1. Reproduction and Endocrinology

2. Hormones

3. Hypothalamus and Pituitary

4. Pituitary Hormones

5. Sex Steroids

.Prostaglandins

7. Mechanism of Hormone Action

 Unit II: Gametes and Genital systems

8.DevelopmentandDifferentiationofGenitalSystem

9. Biology of Sex.

10.GameteFormation

11. Adolescence,Puberty, and menopause

Unit III: Anatomy and Physiology of Reproductive Systems

12. Male Reproductive System

13. Physiology of Male Accessory Sex Organs

14.FemaleReproductiveSystem

15.TheReproductive Cycles

16.OvulationandFertilization

17.Implantation and Pregnancy

18.Parturition and Lactation

 Unit IV: Reproductive Health and Human Welfare

19.Infertility

20. Assisted Reproductive Technologies

21.ContraceptionandFamilyPlanning

22. Abortion and Medical Termination of Pregnancy

23.DemographicTerminologies  and Family Planning

24.Nutrition and Reproduction

 Unit V: Animal Husbandry

25.Breeding in Cattle

26.Poultry

Appendix-I: Acronyms

Appendix-II: Clinical Terms

Appendix-III:Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Gayatri Prakash combined an investigative nature of a research scientist with the zeal and soul of an experienced and caring teacher. She earned her M.Sc. in Zoology and Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology from the University of Delhi in 1970 and 1975 respectively. During her Post Graduation she won the National Scholarship and secured 2^nd position in the university. Dr. Prakash published numerous research articles on female reproductive systems. Her 42 years of teaching included general zoology courses and specialized course on Biology of Reproduction to undergraduate students  at Daulat Ram College and postgraduate students at the Ambedkar Center of Bio-medical Research of the University Of Delhi. Besides teaching, she did Post-doctoral research work at the University of Graz, Austria, University of Florence, Italy and University of Poona, India. Another book authored by her is Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and Medical Diagnostics in 2011 for B.Sc. Zoology students published by S. Chand Publishers.