Fish Physiology
Endocrine tissues and hormones
Academic Press
Published on 1. December 1983
482 pages
978-0-08-058529-1 (ISBN)
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Fish Physiology
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William S. Hoar | D.J. Randall
Fish Physiology: Reproduction v.9
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Content
- Front Cover
- Fish Physiology
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Contents of Other Volumes
- Chapter 1. Reproduction in Cyclostome Fishes and Its Regulation
- I. Introduction
- II. Reproductive Patterns in Lampreys
- III. Reproductive Patterns of the Myxinoids
- IV. Sex Differentiation
- V. Gametogenesis
- VI. Endocrine Functions of the Gonads
- VII. Biological Actions of Sex Hormones in Cyclostomes
- VIII. Pituitary Gonadotropic Activity
- IX. Regulation of Reproduction through the Brain
- X. Generalizations, Projections, Speculations
- References
- Chapter 2. Reproduction in Cartilaginous Fishes (Chondrichthyes)
- I. Introduction
- II. Structures and Functions Associated with Reproduction
- III. Modes of Reproduction and Cyclicity
- IV. Summary and Discussion
- References
- Chapter 3. The Brain and Neurohormones in Teleost Reproduction
- I. Introduction
- II. Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
- III. Gonadotropin Release-Inhibitory Factor
- IV. Input of Environmental Factors
- V. Input of Physiological Factors
- VI. Functional Neuroendocrinology
- VII. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. The Cellular Origin of Pituitary Gonadotropins in Teleosts
- I. Introduction
- II. Structure of the Pituitary
- III. The Gonads and Pituitary Basophils
- IV. Immunocytochemical Identification of Gonadotrops
- V. One or Two Types of Gonadotrops
- VI. The Function of Secretory Granules and Globules
- VII. The Innervation of the Gonadotropic Cells
- VIII. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Teleost Gonadotropins: Isolation, Biochemistry, and Function
- I. Introduction
- II. Isolation
- III. Biological Action
- IV. Chemistry
- V. Rhythms and Regulation
- VI. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 6. The Functional Morphology of Teleost Gonads
- I. Introduction
- II. Morphology of the Reproductive System
- III. Gametogenesis
- IV. Steroidogenic Tissues
- V. Morphology of Egg Membrane-Chorion and Micropyle
- VI. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 7. The Gonadal Steroids
- I. Introduction
- II. Steroidogenic Tissues and Steroid Identification
- III. Regulation of Steroidogenesis and Steroid Activity
- IV. Physiological Role of Gonadal Steroids in Reproduction
- V. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 8. Yolk Formation and Differentiation in Teleost Fishes
- I. Introduction
- II. Yolk Proteins
- III. Vitellogenin
- References
- Chapter 9. An Introduction to Gonadotropin Receptor Studies in Fish
- I. Introduction
- II. General Principles of Receptor Binding
- III. Receptor Criteria
- IV. Technical Considerations
- V. The Application of Receptor-Binding Studies
- VI. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Author Index
- Systematic Index
- Subject Index
