Basics of Human Andrology A Textbook /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Kumar, Anand (Editor), Sharma, Mona (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Gene expression.; Human physiology.; Endocrinology.; Andrology.; Cell biology.; Biomedicine.; Human Physiology.; Cell Biology.; Gene Expression.

This book addresses various aspects of male reproduction ranging from mind to testis. The basis of maleness lies in the Y chromosome. Reproductive functions depend upon the development of male organs from embryo to manhood. Testis, the male gonad, produces hormones and sperms; the latter is ejaculat...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. The Human Y Chromosome
• Chapter 2. Development of Gonads and Accessory Sex Glands
• Chapter 3. The Testis
• Chapter 4
• Prostate
• Chapter 5. Seminal Vesicles
• Chapter 6. Genital Ducts & Other Accessory Sex Glands
• Chapter 7. Neurovascular Supply and Lymphatic Drainage of Male Reproductive Organs
• Chapter 8
• Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal Testicular Axis
• Chapter 9. Testicular Hormones
• Chapter 10. Spermatogenesis. Chapter 11
• The Human Semen. Chapter 12
• The Basis of Sperm Function Tests
• Chapter 13
• Male Puberty
• Chapter 14
• Male Sexual Function. Chapter 15
• Brain Areas Regulating Behavior
• Chapter 16. Neural Pathways of Behavior
• Chapter 17. Brain Sexual Dimorphism
• Chapter 18. Immunology of Male Reproductive System
• Chapter 19. Male Ageing and Andropause
• Chapter 20. Primary Testicular Failure
• Chapter 21. Biology of Male Hermaphrodite and Intersex
• Chapter 22. Thyroid and Male Reproduction
• Chapter 23. Metabolic Disorders and Male Reproduction
• Chapter 24. Gynecomastia
• Chapter 25. Male Contraception and Endocrine Disrupters.