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About the authors, vii Preface, ix Acknowledgements, xi About the companion website, xii 1 Historical aspects of embryology, 1 2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells, 13 3 Gametogenesis, 20 4 Fertilisation, 26 5 Cleavage, 33 6 Gastrulation, 39 7 Cell signalling and gene functioning during development, 45 8 Stem cells, 59 9 Establishment of the basic body plan, 67 10 Coelomic cavities, 73 11 Foetal membranes, 81 12 Forms of implantation and placentation, 92 13 Embryo mortality in domestic species, 112 14 Cardiovascular system, 119 15 Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis, 148 16 Nervous system, 167 17 Muscular and skeletal systems, 195 18 Digestive system, 214 19 Respiratory system, 232 20 Urinary system, 240 21 Male and female reproductive systems, 251 22 Structures in the head and neck, 274 23 Endocrine system, 289 24 Eye and ear, 298 25 Integumentary system, 314 26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus, 331 27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species, 338 28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect prenatal development, 351 Glossary, 371 Useful websites, 377 Index, 379
