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Biologic basis for reproduction Physiologic basis for reproduction Prenatal period and placental physiology Parturition and uterine physiology Postpartum period and lactation physiology Fetal assessment Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics during the perinatal period Hematologic and hemostatic systems Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Renal system and fluid and electrolyte homeostasis Gastrointestinal and hepatic systems and perinatal nutrition Immune system and host defense mechanisms Integumentary system Neurologic, muscular, and sensory systems Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism Calcium and phosphorus metabolism Bilirubin metabolism Pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function Thermoregulation.