This course covers placental function (endocrine, nutrient transport and parturition), fetal growth and development (heart, brain, kidneys, vessels, adipose, liver, lung, muscle and pancreas) and deals with the concept of the fetus as a patient to be followed during poor in utero conditions, such as hypoxia or poor diet.

Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.