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Informationen zum Autor David O. Norris is Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado. He obtained his BS from the Baldwin-Wallace University and his PhD from the University of Washington. His broad research areas include environmental endocrinology and forensic botany. In the area of environmental endocrinology, his studies have focused on the neuroendocrine control of thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive functions with special interest in the role of environmental factors that alter the activities of these neuroendocrine systems. Kristin H. Lopez obtained her MA and PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests include morphological and physiological aspects of vertebrate reproduction and development, especially sex differentiation and ovarian function in reptiles and amphibians. She has enthusiastically supported the development of young scientists through teaching, textbook development, outreach, and programs to increase diverse representation in STEM. Klappentext Volume 4, Birds, in the five-volume work Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates brings together the current knowledge of the reproductive endocrinology of birds, with emphasis on synthesis rather than summation. Model species have been emphasized in some cases, but this is balanced with discussions of reproductive cycles of other birds as well. The volume has been organized along traditional lines by first focusing on components of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad (HPG) axis and then by discussing specific topics of particular importance to avian reproduction (maternal hormones in eggs, stress, courtship, mating, and parental behaviors, and endocrine disruption). Chapters on hormones, migration, and avian reproductive cycles are also included. Zusammenfassung Provides a coordinated description of reproductive basics in each group of vertebrates. This title features terminology to reduce confusion where multiple names exist in the literature! and a comprehensive glossary of these terms and their alternative names is provided. It is suitable for research scientists working on vertebrate hormones. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction in Birds Takayoshi Ubuka and George E. Bentley 2. Avian Testicular Structure, Function, and Regulation Pierre Deviche, Laura L. Hurley, and H. Bobby Fokidis 3. Organization and Functional Dynamics of the Avian Ovary A.L. Johnson 4. Maternal Hormones in Avian Eggs Nikolaus von Engelhardt and Ton G.G. Groothuis 5. Stress and Reproduction in Birds Creagh W. Breuner 6. Hormonal Regulation of Avian Courtship and Mating Behaviors Lauren V. Riters and Sarah J. Alger 7. Hormones and Regulation of Parental Behavior in Birds Carol M. Vleck and David Vleck 8. Hormones in Migration and Reproductive Cycles of Birds Marilyn Ramenofsky 9. Endocrine Disruption of Reproduction in Birds Mary Ann Ottinger, Karen Dean, and Moira McKernan , Michael J. Quinn, Jr. ...
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1. Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction in Birds
Takayoshi Ubuka and George E. Bentley
2. Avian Testicular Structure, Function, and Regulation
Pierre Deviche, Laura L. Hurley, and H. Bobby Fokidis
3. Organization and Functional Dynamics of the Avian Ovary
A.L. Johnson
4. Maternal Hormones in Avian Eggs
Nikolaus von Engelhardt and Ton G.G. Groothuis
5. Stress and Reproduction in Birds
Creagh W. Breuner
6. Hormonal Regulation of Avian Courtship and Mating Behaviors
Lauren V. Riters and Sarah J. Alger
7. Hormones and Regulation of Parental Behavior in Birds
Carol M. Vleck and David Vleck
8. Hormones in Migration and Reproductive Cycles of Birds
Marilyn Ramenofsky
9. Endocrine Disruption of Reproduction in Birds
Mary Ann Ottinger, Karen Dean, and Moira McKernan , Michael J. Quinn, Jr.
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"This book provides an extensive review of our current knowledge of the endocrinology of reproduction in birds...The contributors to this book are all internationally known for their expertise in the field of reproductive endocrinology, and I believe that this book will be a valued reference for avian eco-physiologists in the coming decade."--Marine Ornithology Volume 40, No. 1, 2012
"This is an essential reference giving an overview of recent studies in the field of endocrinology, physiology, behavior reproductive anatomy under the angle of ecology and evolution. Eighteen contributors mainly American, have contributed to this volume which will be very useful to endocrinologists, physiologists, but also to students in these areas."--Alauda, 81 (4), 2013
