Full Description
Thoroughly updated to reflect all of the latest concepts and advances in the field, this concise, extensively illustrated text presents the basic science and clinical application of cellular and molecular biology. Functioning as a combined text and atlas, it is essentially two books for the price of one providing a comprehensive, visually engaging histology education from the ground up. Illustrations, tables, PowerPointT presentations, chapter summaries and multiple choice questions facilitate comprehension of concepts, and clinical correlations underscore the practical relevance of the material. Superb illustrations-including photomicrographs, electron micrographs, schematic diagrams and drawings-provide a visual grasp and easier retention of difficult concepts.Online PowerPointT slides, prepared by the author, offer a convenient way to review the most essential information from the text.Clinical correlations throughout the text demonstrate clinical applications and reinforce the idea that histology is pertinent not only to pathology and physiology, but in fact comprises one of the essential bases of clinical practice.New! "Pathological Considerations" section at the end of each chapter.Helpful tables provide an at-a-glance summary statement of key points. Bolded key terms, bulleted lists and chapter summaries emphasize the "need to know" information in every chapter. A combination of USMLE-style questions and image based questions in each chapter.Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Contents
1. Introduction to Histology and Basic Histological Techniques2. Cytoplasm3. Nucleus4. Extracellular Matrix5. Epithelium and Glands6. Connective Tissue7. Cartilage and Bone8. Muscle9.Nervous Tissue10. Blood and Hemopoiesis11. Circulatory System 12. Lymphoid (Immune) System13. Endocrine System14. Integument15. Respiratory System16. Digestive System: Oral Cavity17. Digestive System: Alimentary Canal18. Digestive System: Glands19. Urinary System20. Female Reproductive System21. Male Reproductive System22. Special Senses
