Ciba Foundation Symposium 86 - The Fetus and Independent Life

Copyright © 1981 Ciba Foundation

Ciba Foundation Symposium 86 - The Fetus and Independent Life

Editor(s): Katherine Elliott, Julie Whelan

Published Online: 30 MAY 2008

Print ISBN: 9780272796504

Online ISBN: 9780470720684

DOI: 10.1002/9780470720684

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Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–ix)

    2. Chapter 1

      Introduction (pages 1–4)

      G. S. Dawes

    3. Chapter 2

      Maturation of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Function in the Ovine Fetus and Neonate (pages 5–42)

      Peter D. Gluckman

    4. Chapter 3

      The Development of Fetal Adrenal Function (pages 43–65)

      J. R. G. Challis, E. L. Manchester, B. F. Mitchell and J. E. Patrick

    5. Chapter 4

      Changing Patterns of Steroid Production in the Fetus and Placenta and their Effects on Development (pages 66–88)

      P. W. Nathanielsz, C. A. M. Jansen, K. C. Lowe and J. E. Buster

    6. Chapter 5

      Regulation of Hormone Production in the Human Feto-Placental Unit (pages 89–123)

      Cynthia G. Goodyer and Charlotte L. Branchaud

    7. Chapter 6

      Somatomedins and Fetal Growth (pages 124–151)

      D. J. Hill and R. D. G. Milner

    8. Chapter 7

      Postnatal Development of the Monkey's Visual System (pages 152–171)

      Colin Blakemore and François Vital-Durand

    9. Chapter 8

      Epidermal Growth Factor: A Critical Factor in Fetal Maturation? (pages 172–202)

      G. D. Thorburn, M. J. Waters, I. R. Young, M. Dolling, D. Buntine and P. S. Hopkins

    10. Chapter 9

      A Possible Role for Catabolin in Tissue Remodelling and Repair (pages 203–213)

      John T. Dingle

    11. Chapter 10

      Metabolic Events Associated with the Preparation of the Fetus for Independent Life (pages 214–233)

      Colin T. Jones and Timothy P. Rolph

    12. Chapter 11

      Glucose Homeostasis in the Perinatal Period: the Critical Role of Pancreatic Hormones and Exogenous Substrates in the Rat (pages 234–250)

      Jean Girard

    13. Chapter 12

      Development of Central Neurotransmitter Systems (pages 251–270)

      Michael V. Johnston and Joseph T. Coyle

    14. Chapter 13

      Development of Peptidergic Systems in the Rat Brain (pages 271–294)

      D. F. Swaab and J. P. Ter Borg

    15. Chapter 14

      The Central Control of Fetal Breathing and Movements (pages 295–307)

      G. S. Dawes, D. W. Walker and B. M. Johnston

    16. Chapter 15

      Development of the Fetal Lung (pages 308–357)

      G. C. Liggins and J. A. Kitterman

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      Index of Contributors (pages 359–360)

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      Subject Index (pages 361–372)

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