The fetus and independent life

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Corporate Authors: Symposium on the Fetus and Independent Life Ciba Foundation); Ciba Foundation.
Group Author: Elliott, Katherine May.; Whelan, Julie.
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Series: Ciba Foundation symposium ; 86
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470720684
Item Description: Proceedings of the Symposium on the Fetus and Independent Life, held at the Ciba Foundation, London, 31 Mar.-2 Apr. 1981.
Editors: Katherine Elliott and Julie Whelan.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (ix, 372 p.) : ill.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN: 9780470718377 (electronic bk.)
0470718374 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: QL971
CLC: Q575
Contents: Maturation of hypothalamic-pituitary function in the ovine fetus and neonate / Peter D. Gluckman -- The development of fetal adrenal function / J.R.G. Challis, E.L. Manchester, B.F. Mitchell, J.E. Patrick -- Changing patterns of steroid production in the fetus and placenta and their effects on development / P.W. Nathanielsz, C.A.M. Jansen, K.C. Lowe, J.E. Buster -- Regulation of hormone production in the human feto-placental unit / Cynthia G. Goodyer, Charlotte L. Branchaud -- Somatomedins and fetal growth / D.J. Hill, R.D.G. Milner -- Postnatal development of the monkey's visual system / Colin Blakemore, François Vital-Durand -- Epidermal growth factor : a critical factor in fetal maturation? / G.D. Thorburn, M.J. Waters, I.R. Young, M. Dolling, D. Buntine, P.S. Hopkins -- A possible role for catabolin in tissue remodelling and repair / John T. Dingle -- Metabolic events associated with the preparation of the fetus for independent life / Colin T. Jones, Timothy P. Rolph -- Glucose homeostasis in the perinatal period : the critical role of pancreatic hormones and exogenous substrates in the rat / Jean Girard -- Development of central neurotransmitter systems / Michael V. Johnston, Joseph T. Coyle -- Development of peptidergic systems in the rat brain / D.F. Swaab, J.P. Ter Borg -- The central control of fetal breathing and movements / G.S. Dawes, D.W. Walker, B.M. Johnston -- Development of the fetal lung / G.C. Liggins, J.A. Kitterman.