Animal Hormones II: Regulation of Human Menstrual Cycle and of Insect Metamorphosis and Growth

Describes two well-studied hormone systems. Presents the two types of mammalian reproduction cycles, then details the human female menstrual cycle and how hormonal regulation coordinates ovulation and uterine preparation. Covers such topics as the tonic and cyclic centres of the the hypothalamus, FRF, FSH, LRF, LH, the corpus luteum, progesterone and oestrogen and their effects, etc. Part II details the hormonal regulation of insect growth and metamorphosis, a process complicated by the presence of an exoskeleton. Presents both incomplete and complete metamorphosis and details the action of the three hormones involved: brain hormone, ecdysone and juvenile hormone.

Mentioned in a section of a catalogue, produced by Educational Images Ltd. This is a set containing two programs on Animal Hormones: I Principles & Functions (record number 4536), and II Regulation of Human Menstrual Cycle and of Insect Metamorphosis and Growth (this record).

Price: US$49.95

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