Full Description
Fully integrating histology, cell biology, and pathology, the 4th Edition of the award-winning Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology presents key concepts in an understandable, easy-to-digest manner. Authors Abraham L. Kierszenbaum, MD, PhD and Laura L. Tres MD, PhD link basic science to clinical application throughout, focusing on what you need to know for your coursework now - and how to apply that information in a clinical setting . Full-color illustrations on every page, as well as unique, student-friendly features online, help you quickly grasp the complexities of pathologic abnormalities.Get a contemporary, integrated approach to basic science and clinical knowledge, as well as histology, cell biology, and pathology with Dr. Kierszenbaum's ground-breaking text.Clearly visualize challenging concepts with the aid of vivid, full-color illustrations, diagrams, photomicrographs, and pathology photos - all fully integrated on every page of the text.Grasp key information quickly thanks to highlighted key clinical terms, clinical conditions boxes, and Essential Concepts boxes at the end of every chapter.Find clinically relevant material fast with a detailed table of contents that highlights all clinical examples in red.Understand the links between chapter concepts with new concept mapping animations online - an outstanding supplement to in-class instruction.eBook version included! For the first time, you can access the entire book online or offline across all devices with the Student Consult eBook!Build a stronger base of clinical knowledge through the integration of cell biology, histology, and pathology
Contents
Part I Basic Tissues and Integrated Cell Biology and General PathologyChapter 1 EpitheliumChapter 2 Epithelial GlandsChapter 3 Cell SignalingChapter 4 Connective TissueChapter 5 OsteogenesisChapter 6 Blood and HematopoiesisChapter 7 Muscle TissueChapter 8 Nervous TissueChapter 9 Sensory Organs: Vision and HearingPart II Organ Systems: Protection of the BodyChapter 10 Immune-Lymphatic SystemChapter 11 Integumentary SystemPart III Organ Systems: Blood Circulatory SystemsChapter 12 Cardiovascular SystemChapter 13 Respiratory SystemChapter 14 Urinary SystemPart IV Organ Systems: The Alimentary SystemChapter 15 Upper Digestive SegmentChapter 16 Lower Digestive SegmentChapter 17 Digestive GlandsPart V Organ Systems: The Endocrine SystemChapter 18 Neuroendocrine SystemChapter 19 Endocrine SystemPart VI Organ Systems: The Reproductive SystemChapter 20 SpermatogenesisChapter 21 Sperm Transport and MaturationChapter 22 Follicle Development and the Menstrual CycleChapter 23 Fertilization, Placentation, and Lactation
