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Here's today's most encyclopedic, in-depth compendium of knowledge on the normal and abnormal physiology of the fetus and neonate. Over 270 international authorities detail the unique characteristics that distinguish fetal and neonatal physiology from the physiology of adults--and, where a...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Polin, Richard A. (Richard Alan), 1945-, Fox, William W., 1940-, Abman, Steven H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Pa. : W.B. Saunders Co., ©2004.
Edition:3rd ed.
Subjects:
Fetus > Physiology.
Newborn infants > Physiology.
Fetus > physiology
Infant, Newborn > physiology
Maternal-Fetal Exchange > physiology
Fœtus > Physiologie.
Nouveau-nés > Physiologie.
Fetus > Physiology
Newborn infants > Physiology
Pasgeborenen.
Foetussen.
Electronic books.
Fulltext.
Internet Resources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • pt. I: Genetics and embryology
  • pt. II: Placenta and intrauterine environment
  • pt. III: Developmental pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
  • pt. IV: Intrauterine and postnatal growth
  • pt. V: Perinatal iron, mineral, and vitamin metabolism
  • pt. VI: Lipid metabolism
  • pt. VII: Carbohydrate metabolism
  • pt. VIII: Protein metabolism
  • pt. IX: Thermoregulation
  • pt. X: Skin
  • pt. XI: Fetal and neonatal cardiovascular physiology
  • pt. XII: The lung
  • pt. XIII: Surfactant
  • pt. XIV: Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract in the fetus and neonate
  • pt. XV: Liver and bilirubin metabolism
  • pt. XVI: The kidney
  • pt. XVII: Fluid and electrolyte metabolism
  • pt. XVIII: Developmental hematopoiesis
  • pt. XIX: Hemostasis
  • pt. XX: Developmental immunobiology
  • pt. XXI: Neurology
  • pt. XXII: Special sensory systems in the fetus and neonate
  • pt. XXIII: Orthopedics
  • pt. XXIV: Endocrine function
  • pt. XXV: Ovary and testis.