LIST OF FIGURES


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2-1. Effect of IGF-1 on the relative abundance of developmentally-important gene
 transcripts in grade 1 expanded blastocysts harvested on d 7 after insemination. ...........59

 3-1. Relationship between embryo length and IFN-T secretion. .............................................79

 3-2. Relationship between embryo length and IFN-T secretion............ ......... ...............80

 4-1. Daily maximal dry bulb temperatures and daily relative humidity from March 15,
 2005 to February 9th, 2006 ......... ................. ......................................... ............... 103

 5-1. Summary of the effects of IGF-1 on embryo development and post-transfer survival... 117