BIOL W3006: Physiology, Fall 2000

Topic 3: Birth

Thursday, September 28:  Lactation

• Lecture
  • Mammary gland structure
  • Milk synthesis
    

• Required reading
  • For next time: "The Timing of Birth"

• Other reading
  • Sherwood (4th ed):  758-761;  or (3rd ed): 744-747

• Health issues
  • FAQ on breastfeeding from the La Leche League
  • Breastfeeding.com, a support group

Tuesday, October 3:  Parturition

• Lecture
  • Lactation (continued)
  • Parturition
    

• Required reading
  • Read "The Timing of Birth" before class.  Scientific American, March 1999.  On reserve in Bio Library and Butler.

• Other reading
  • Sherwood (4th ed):  649-652; 754-761;  or (3rd ed): 637-638; 740-747

First exam will cover everything through the end of today's lecture.