Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Pt.1

This volume aims to contain most of the knowledge needed to pass the Part 1 MRCOG. The authors have revised much of the text and asked new authors to contribute. These new contributions cover areas where knowledge is expanding such as cell biology and molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology. Professor Dunlop, previous chairman of the Part 1 MRCOG examination committee, has also contributed a chapter on strategy concerning multiple choice questions and the Part 1 MRCOG examination.

Table of Contents:
Part 1 The cell, chromosomes and molecular genetics: structure and function of the normal cell; cell damage including irradiation; chromosomes; sexual differentiation; molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology; gene-cloning techniques; the molecular basis of inherited disease. Part 2 Embryology: oogenesis, spermatogenesis and organogenesis; the development of the genital organs; development of the placenta; development of the membranes and formation of amniotic fluid. Part 3 Anatomy: the abdomen; the pelvic organs; the breast. Part 4 Pathology, microbiology and immunology: pathology; microbiology; immunology. Part 5 Biochemistry: proteins, peptides and amino acids; metabolism; catabolism; enzymes. Part 6 Physiology: biophysical definitions; the distribution of water and electrolytes; transport mechanisms; acid-base balance; the cardiovascular system; respiration; the urinary system; the gastrointestinal tract; nutrition; the liver; calcuim metabolism and bone; the nervous system; chemical transmission in the autonomic nervous system and autonomic pharmacology; the blood; rhesus incompatibility. Part 7 Endocrinology: the pancreas; the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovary and menstrual cycle; gonadal steriod hormones; puberty; the menopause; the adrenal glands; the thyroid gland. Part 8 Drugs and drug therapy: the language of clinical pharmacology; factors which influence drug action; therapeutic drug monitoring; some commonly used drugs; analgesia and anaesthesia; drugs which influence uterine activity; drugs in pregnancy; antimitotic drugs. Part 9 The fetus: fetal physiology; placental transfer. Part 10 Statistics: data summarizing; populations and sample; significance tests; linear regression and correlation; interpretation of the regression co-efficient and the co-efficient of correlation. Part 11 Physics: diagnostic ultrasound; radioactivity and X-rays; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI). Appendices: the primary examination of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists - the MCQ examination; multiple choice questions.