Dye, Frank J. 1942-

Human life before birth / Frank J. Dye. - Second edition. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: An overview of human development -- Before you begin -- Cells -- Cell division -- Genetics -- Reproduction -- Gametogenesis -- Fertilization -- The embryonic period -- The fetal period -- The placenta and the umbilical cord -- The pregnant woman, childbirth, and multiple pregnancies -- Part II: Some details of human development -- The skin -- The nervous system -- The skeleton and muscles -- The circulatory system and hormones -- The digestive system and the respiratory system -- Mouth and throat, face, and the five senses -- Urinary and reproductive systems and the external genitalia -- Part III: Society and human development -- Birth defects -- Birth control -- Reproductive technology -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Cultural aspects of development.

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Embryology, Human.
Fetus--Growth.
Fetus--Physiology.

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