Exploring the biological contributions to human health does sex matter?

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Institute of Medicine (U.S.).
Autor Corporativo: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences (-)
Otros Autores: Wizemann, Theresa M. (-), Pardue, Mary Lou
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press c2001.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Matter
  • Reviewers
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Abstract
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Every Cell Has a Sex
  • 3 Sex Begins in the Womb
  • 4 Sex Affects Behavior and Perception
  • 5 Sex Affects Health
  • 6 The Future of Research on Biological Sex Differences: Challenges and Opportunities
  • References
  • APPENDIX A Data Sources and Acknowledgments
  • APPENDIX B Physiological and Pharmacological Differences Between the Sexes
  • APPENDIX C Glossary
  • APPENDIX D Committee and Staff Biographies
  • Index.