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The interaction between the amnion and the chorion towards the end of pregnancy, and their relation to the foetal compartment, are studied in this book. Recent findings using new morphological methods of investigation are brought together with previous findings from the fields of obstetrics and biochemistry to give a complete picture of the subject. Attention is turned mainly to the analysis of the cell and tissue structure which builds the boundary to the amniotic fluid. Light and electron microscopes are used to identify various cell functions. One particular area of interest is the microtexture of those structures responsible for the transport of substances and other mechanical processes. This overview of the latest information available from various fields aims to shed a different light on obstetric phenomena.

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Author:   Walter Schmidt
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Volume:   127
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.270kg
ISBN:  

9783540551621

ISBN 10:   354055162
Pages:   100
Publication Date:   10 August 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Definition of Terms.- 3 Evolutionary Biological Prerequisites.- 4 Development of the Amniotic Fluid Compartment in Humans.- 4.1 Formation of Fetal Membranes (Chorioamnion).- 5 Histogenesis of Human Embryonic Membranes.- 5.1 Histogenesis of the Amnion.- 5.2 Histogenesis of the Intermediate Layer (Spongy Layer).- 5.3 Histogenesis of the Chorion.- 5.4 Amniotic Fluid.- 6 Limitation of the Amniotic Fluid Compartment at Full Term.- 6.1 Amnion.- 6.2 Intermediate Layer (Stratum Intermedium, Spongy Layer).- 6.3 Chorion.- 6.4 Interpretation of Glycogen and Lipid Storage in the Fetal Membranes.- 7 Permeability of the Fetal Membranes.- 8 Mechanical Properties of the Fetal Membranes.- 8.1 Rupture of the Fetal Membranes.- 9 Amniotic Fluid.- 9.1 Cells of the Amniotic Fluid.- 9.2 Non-Cell Components of the Amniotic Fluid.- 9.3 Chemical Analysis of the Amniotic Fluid Content.- 10 Exchange of Amniotic Fluid and Interaction Between Fetus and Amniotic Fluid.- 10.1 Fetal Kidneys.- 10.2 Fetal Integument.- 10.3 Umbilical Cord and Placenta.- 10.4 Digestive Tract.- 10.5 Lung.- 10.6 Fetal Membranes and Paraplacental Transport.- 11 Regulatory Mechanism.- 12 Summary.- References.

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