Reproductive Behavior

Author : Tomohiro Sasanami
Publisher : Springer
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811039751

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Avian Reproduction by Tomohiro Sasanami Pdf

This book provides everything from basic knowledge to the recent understandings of avian reproductive physiology, covering many unique aspects. It will inspire avian biologists as well as researchers in varied fields and will offer important steps towards better fertilization success in birds.In spite of the recent remarkable developments in modern technology, a comprehensive understanding of the reproductive mechanisms is still far in the future due to the diverse reproductive tactics in vertebrates. Birds have highly refined reproductive strategies and some of those strategies are unique to birds. However, together with ongoing progress of the genome analysis of birds and the crying need for further increase in meat and egg production, research on avian reproduction is now accelerating and becoming more important.With contributions by leading scientists, the book explains avian primordial germ cells; the sex-determining mechanism; reproductive endocrinology and immunology; sperm, egg, and egg coat; sperm–egg interaction; polyspermic fertilization; seasonal reproduction; social triggers; hormonal and behavioral changes; broodiness; oviductal sperm storage; and biotechnology. This book is recommended for all researchers and students who are interested in birds or reproduction.

Author : William Montagna
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468430691

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Reproductive Behavior by William Montagna Pdf

Sexual compatibility between male and female partners is in dispensable to normal and successful fertilization in mammals. Thus, the genes from males and females whose sexual behavior is characterized by awkwardness, ineptness, and miscues are elimi nated from the gene pool of the species. In human societies, this compatibility is not always evident; and the behavior that precedes and accompanies copulation and fertilization is exceed ingly complex and affected by many variables. As in most other species of animals, the entire repertoire of reproductive behavior of man is not well understood by man. When viewed, discussed, or reported, the topic is too often and most unfortunately regarded as an amalgam of emotion, mysticism, and biology. In the past, such emotion-charged approaches to the biologi cal fact of reproduction did much to obfuscate the subject; and as a result, much of the array of hormonal, neural, psychological, and social variables that control and insure the successful repro duction of the human species remains even now in Victorian ignor ance. But with the recent rash of books and scientific treatises on the subject, some progress has been made in elucidating human reproduction and associated sexual behavior. However, so entrench ed are some of our social taboos that the danger still lurks of equating social acceptance of the words with an understandin- all too lacking--of the process to which they refer.

Author : Laura Betzig,Monique Borgerhoff Mulder,Paul Turke
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1988-03-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521337968

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Human Reproductive Behaviour by Laura Betzig,Monique Borgerhoff Mulder,Paul Turke Pdf

Author : Carla Mucignat-Caretta
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781466553415

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Neurobiology of Chemical Communication by Carla Mucignat-Caretta Pdf

Intraspecific communication involves the activation of chemoreceptors and subsequent activation of different central areas that coordinate the responses of the entire organism—ranging from behavioral modification to modulation of hormones release. Animals emit intraspecific chemical signals, often referred to as pheromones, to advertise their presence to members of the same species and to regulate interactions aimed at establishing and regulating social and reproductive bonds. In the last two decades, scientists have developed a greater understanding of the neural processing of these chemical signals. Neurobiology of Chemical Communication explores the role of the chemical senses in mediating intraspecific communication. Providing an up-to-date outline of the most recent advances in the field, it presents data from laboratory and wild species, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates, from insects to humans. The book examines the structure, anatomy, electrophysiology, and molecular biology of pheromones. It discusses how chemical signals work on different mammalian and non-mammalian species and includes chapters on insects, Drosophila, honey bees, amphibians, mice, tigers, and cattle. It also explores the controversial topic of human pheromones. An essential reference for students and researchers in the field of pheromones, this is also an ideal resource for those working on behavioral phenotyping of animal models and persons interested in the biology/ecology of wild and domestic species.

Author : Anna Menini
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420071998

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The Neurobiology of Olfaction by Anna Menini Pdf

Comprehensive Overview of Advances in Olfaction The common belief is that human smell perception is much reduced compared with other mammals, so that whatever abilities are uncovered and investigated in animal research would have little significance for humans. However, new evidence from a variety of sources indicates this traditional view is likely overly simplistic. The Neurobiology of Olfaction provides a thorough analysis of the state-of-the-science in olfactory knowledge and research, reflecting the growing interest in the field. Authors from some of the most respected laboratories in the world explore various aspects of olfaction, including genetics, behavior, olfactory systems, odorant receptors, odor coding, and cortical activity. Until recently, almost all animal research in olfaction was carried out on orthonasal olfaction (inhalation). It is only in recent years, especially in human flavor research, that evidence has begun to be obtained regarding the importance of retronasal olfaction (exhalation). These studies are beginning to demonstrate that retronasal smell plays a large role to play in human behavior. Highlighting common principles among various species – including humans, insects, Xenopus laevis (African frog), and Caenorhabditis elegans (nematodes) – this highly interdisciplinary book contains chapters about the most recent discoveries in odor coding from the olfactory epithelium to cortical centers. It also covers neurogenesis in the olfactory epithelium and olfactory bulb. Each subject-specific chapter is written by a top researcher in the field and provides an extensive list of reviews and original articles for students and scientists interested in further readings.

Author : Henry P. David
Publisher : Springer
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662381342

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Reproductive Behavior by Henry P. David Pdf

Author : Raúl G. Paredes,Wendy Portillo,Marie Bedos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781071632345

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Animal Models of Reproductive Behavior by Raúl G. Paredes,Wendy Portillo,Marie Bedos Pdf

This volume presents the latest techniques to study several aspects of reproductive behavior in different species. The chapters in this book cover topics such as methods to investigate social behavior; sexual motivation and reward, both of which are fundamental for the initiation of sexual behavior; olfactory signaling; different characteristics and models of reproductive function; and parental behavior in both rats and rabbits. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Cutting-edge and practical, Animal Models of Reproductive Behavior is a valuable resource for both experienced researchers and students who want to incorporate new techniques into their studies of reproductive behavior.

Author : J. Rosenblatt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781468426250

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Reproductive Behavior and Evolution by J. Rosenblatt Pdf

The Daniel S. Lehrman Memorial Symposia Series will publish the proceedings of symposia devoted to the evolution, development, and organization of behavior. These various symposia will bring together at intervals scientists studying problems from each of these view points. The aim is to attempt to integrate our knowledge derived from these different sources and to familiarize scientists working on similar behavior patterns with the work of their colleagues in related fields of study. Each volume, therefore, will be devoted to a specific topic in the field of animal behavior, which will be explored with respect to its evolutionary aspects, including the adaptive nature of the behav ior; with respect to its developmental aspects, including neural, hor monal, and experiential influences; and with respect to the analysis of features of organization, including motivational, perceptual, and motor aspects and their physiological bases. It is our feeling that the most appropriate memorial to our colleague and close friend, Daniel S. Lehrman, is the continuation of his valuable contributions toward integrating these approaches to the study of animal behavior, which he pursued so effectively during his own life. Daniel S. Lehrman's lifelong love and study of animal behavior gave us a wealth of new insights into reproductive behavior and evolution. It is therefore appropriate that the first symposium of this series is devoted to recent advances in this field.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309061254

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Welfare, the Family, and Reproductive Behavior by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population Pdf

The design of welfare programs in an era of reform and devolution to the states must take into account the likely effects of programs on demographic behavior. Most research on welfare in the past has examined labor market issues, although there have also been some important evaluations of the effects of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program on out-of-wedlock childbearing. Much less information is available on other issues equally central to the debate, including effects on abortion decisions, marriage and divorce, intrafamily relations, household formation, and living arrangements. This volume of papers contains reviews and syntheses of existing evidence bearing on the demographic impacts of welfare and ideas for how to evaluate new state-level reforms.

Author : Norman T. Adler,Donald Pfaff,Robert W. Goy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468448320

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Reproduction by Norman T. Adler,Donald Pfaff,Robert W. Goy Pdf

Author : Roger T. Hanlon,John B. Messenger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521897853

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Cephalopod Behaviour by Roger T. Hanlon,John B. Messenger Pdf

A fully updated overview of the causation, function, development and evolution of cephalopod behaviour, richly illustrated in full colour.

Author : J. Rosenblatt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1468426265

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Reproductive Behavior and Evolution by J. Rosenblatt Pdf

Author : Desmond Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:14423651

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Patterns of Reproductive Behavior by Desmond Morris Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781490110745

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Issues in Sexuality and Sexual Behavior Research: 2013 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Issues in Sexuality and Sexual Behavior Research: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Sexuality. The editors have built Issues in Sexuality and Sexual Behavior Research: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Sexuality in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Sexuality and Sexual Behavior Research: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Kim Wallen,Jill E. Schneider
Publisher : Bradford Books
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0262232049

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Reproduction in Context by Kim Wallen,Jill E. Schneider Pdf

Historically, reproductive science has focused on reproductive behaviors divorced from the contexts in which they occur. Taking a more integrated view, this book explores the neuroendocrine bases of reproduction in relation to their environmental and social contexts. The contributors provide compelling accounts of reproductive behaviors in animals ranging from turtles and lizards to humans and nonhuman primates. They examine these behaviors from the perspectives of ethology, endocrinology, behavioral genetics, and evolutionary ecology. Together, they illuminate the dynamic interplay between the ecological and social contexts of a species and the biological mechanisms regulating reproductive behavior. The book shows how an appreciation of the full complexity of the context of reproduction actually simplifies and clarifies our understanding of reproductive behavior. Contributors: Gregory F. Ball, George E. Bentley, Franklin H. Bronson, David Crews, Jeffrey A. French, Michael R. Gorman, Kay E. Holecamp, Jerry D. Jacobs, Sabra L. Klein, Theresa M. Lee, Donna L. Maney, Martha K. McClintock, Simone Meddle, Randy J. Nelson, Nicole Perfito, Emilie F. Rissman, Colleen M. Schafner, Patricia A. Schiml, Jill E. Schneider, Rae Silver, Ann-Judith Silverman, Laura Smale, Kira Soma, Jennifer M. Swann, Anthony D. Tramontin, George N. Wade, Kim Wallen, Scott R. Wersinger, John C. Wingfield, Ruth I. Wood.