HSCI 216 Lecture 7: HSCI 216 Lecture 7
11 Sep 2017
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To be able to explain and distinguish between the pathology and adaptionist paradigm, and how they explain the low live births to menstrual cycle ratio. To explain how energy may be a modulator of reproduction to describe. To describe the effect of seasons on human reproduction. To explain how stress can suppress reproduction. 2 paradigms have evolved to explain this ratio. Human reproduction entails a fundamental paradox: although it is critical to the survival of the species, the process is relatively inefficient . Refer to reproductive losses such as miscarriages and stillbirths are referred to: reproductive pathologies, reproductive failures. Suggests female reproductive physiology is broken by design. Not all conditions are suitable for investment in reproduction. What are the mediating mechanisms behind preventing reproduction during inauspicious times. Hypothesis: energy is the ultimate modulator reproductive function. Social environment: cultural norms, subsistence activities, regional political changes. Physical environment: climate, altitude, availability of resources, local disease burden.
