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Lactation And The Mammary Gland
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Michael Akers Provides The Basics For Understanding Mammary Development And Lactation And Conveys The Critical Regulatory Events In Lactation. This Text Willl Prove To Be An Invaluable Overview Of Mamorary Development And Lactation For Undergraduates And Graduates Studying Lactation, New Researchers, And As A Review For Established Scientists. Additionally, The Book Will Be An Important Resource For Professionals In The Animal And Dairy Industry And For Those In Other Scientific Disciplines Such As Food Chemistry, Cell Biology, And Endocrinology Whose Work Is Closely Tied To Mammary Gland Development And Function.Lactation And The Mammary Gland Covers Growth And Development Of The Mammary Gland Including Comparisons Between Species. It Imparts And Emphasizes The Critical Nature Of Mammary Growth And The Onset Of Lactation At The Time Of Parturition. Special Emphasis Is Given To The Endocrine And Growth Factor Regulation Of Both Mammogenesis And Lactogenesis. A Thorough Discussion Of The Role Of Growth Hormone In Development And Maintenance Of Lactation Or Galactopoiesis Adds To This Book'S Value As A Text And Reference. The Author Reviews The Presence Of Hormones, Growth Factors, And Other Bioactive Compounds In Milk And Mammary Secretions As Well As The Potential For Use Of The Mammary Gland As A Bioreactor In The Pharmaceutical Industry. A Description Of The Nutritional And Management Factors In Milk Production Round Out The Book'S Comprehensive Coverage.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lactation and the Mammary Gland'? A: The book primarily focuses on understanding mammary development and lactation, emphasizing the critical regulatory events involved in these processes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Lactation and the Mammary Gland' is R. Michael Akers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Lactation and the Mammary Gland' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 270 pages.
- Q: When was 'Lactation and the Mammary Gland' published? A: The book was published on July 2, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in the dairy industry? A: Yes, the book serves as an important resource for professionals in the animal and dairy industry, as well as researchers and students in related fields.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers topics such as mammary gland growth and development, endocrine regulation of lactation, and the role of hormones and growth factors in milk production.
- Q: Is the book useful for graduate students? A: Yes, it is an invaluable overview for both undergraduates and graduates studying lactation.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does the book discuss the potential for the mammary gland in pharmaceuticals? A: Yes, it discusses the potential use of the mammary gland as a bioreactor in the pharmaceutical industry.