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Ash, John; Morton, David; and Scott, Sheryl A.. Histology: The Big Picture. US: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2012.

Histology: The Big Picture

Authors: John Ash, David Morton and Sheryl A. Scott

Published:  September 2012

eISBN: 9780071813709 0071813705 | ISBN: 9780071477581
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Chapter 1 Epithelium
  • Overview
  • Characteristics of epithelia
  • Classification of epithelia
  • Simple epithelia
  • Stratified epithelia
  • Functions of epithelia
  • Exocrine glands
  • Specialized epithelial cells
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 2 Connective Tissue Proper
  • Overview
  • Characteristics and functions of connective tissues
  • Cells of connective tissue—permanent residents
  • Cells of connective tissue—transient cells
  • Extracellular matrix
  • Classification of connective tissue proper
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 3 Cartilage
  • Overview
  • General features of cartilage
  • Types of cartilage
  • Growth, repair, and disease
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 4 Bone
  • Overview
  • General features of bone
  • Organization of bone
  • Development of bone
  • Maintenance of bone
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 5 Muscle Tissue
  • Overview
  • Skeletal muscle
  • Cardiac muscle
  • Smooth muscle
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 6 Nervous Tissue
  • Overview
  • Neuronal structures
  • Neuronal activities
  • Glial cells
  • Organization of the nervous system
  • Support tissues of the central nervous system
  • Development of nervous tissue and reactions to injury
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 7 Cardiovascular System
  • Overview
  • Heart
  • Blood vessels
  • Arteries and arterioles
  • Exchange system
  • Venules and veins
  • Specialized vascular connections
  • Lymphatics
  • Angiogenesis
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 8 Blood and Hematopoiesis
  • Overview
  • Overall composition of blood
  • Red blood cells
  • White blood cells
  • Platelets
  • Hematopoiesis
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 9 Immune System
  • Overview
  • Responses of the immune system
  • Properties of the innate immune system
  • Properties of the acquired immune system
  • Examples of adaptive immune responses
  • Thymus
  • Hematopoietic bone marrow and B-cell development
  • Lymph nodes and nonencapsulated lymphatic tissue
  • Spleen
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 10 Respiratory System
  • Overview
  • Conducting division
  • Bronchial tree
  • Respiratory division
  • Interalveolar septa
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 11 Skin
  • Overview
  • Epidermis
  • Dermal–epidermal junction
  • Dermis and hypodermis
  • Vascular supply
  • Innervation
  • Epidermal appendages
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 12 Digestive System
  • Overview
  • Organs of the digestive system
  • Organization of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Oral cavity
  • Salivary glands
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine
  • Pancreas
  • Liver and gallbladder
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 13 Urinary System
  • Overview
  • Anatomy of the kidney
  • Nephron and collecting ducts
  • Juxtaglomerular apparatus
  • Renal blood supply
  • Extrarenal collecting system
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 14 Endocrine System
  • Overview
  • Endocrine signaling
  • Pituitary gland
  • Anterior pituitary gland
  • Posterior pituitary gland
  • Disorders of pituitary function
  • Thyroid gland
  • Parathyroid glands
  • Pineal gland
  • Adrenal glands
  • Disorders of adrenal gland function
  • Diffuse neuroendocrine system
  • Adipose tissue
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 15 Female Reproductive System
  • Overview
  • Ovary
  • Uterine tubes
  • Uterus
  • Placenta
  • Vagina
  • Mammary glands
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 16 Male Reproductive System
  • Overview
  • Testis
  • Extratesticular genital ducts
  • Accessory sex glands
  • Penis
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Chapter 17 Final Examination
  • Study questions
  • Answers
  • Index