Full Description
The first text to integrate microscopic anatomy with cell biology, general pathology, and physiology, Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology, Sixth Edition, continues to set the standard for studying today's rapidly evolving, molecular-oriented medicine. Drs. Abraham L. Kierszenbaum and Laura L. Tres present essential concepts in an accessible, easy-to-understand manner, with full-color illustrations, diagrams, photomicrographs, and pathology photos fully integrated on every page. Linking pathological conditions to basic sciences throughout, this award-winning text helps you build a substantial clinical knowledge base while learning the structure and function of normal organs.
Provides cover-to-cover updates throughout, reflecting current terminology, basic science, and clinical concepts
Includes new material at the beginning of each chapter that assists you with the microscope as you first encounter the architectural complexity of tissues or organs
Includes Primers in most chapters that provide a practical, self-contained integration of histology, cell biology, and pathology, helping you understand the relationship between basic and clinical sciences
Contains Essential Concepts at the end of each chapter highlighting relevant issues-perfect for studying and reviewing for in-course and board examinations
Uses a light green background throughout the text to identify essential concepts of histology-a feature requested by both students and instructors to quickly locate which concepts are most important for beginning learners or when time is limited
Identifies clinical terms throughout the text and lists all clinical boxes in the table of contents for quick reference
Helps you understand the links between chapter concepts with concept mapping animations online, providing a dynamic supplement to in-class instruction
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Contents
BASIC TISSUES | CELL BIOLOGY
Chapter 1 Epithelium
Chapter 2 Epithelial Glands
Chapter 3 Cell Signaling
Chapter 4 Connective Tissue
Chapter 5 Osteogenesis
Chapter 6 Blood and Hematopoiesis
Chapter 7 Muscle Tissue
Chapter 8 Nervous Tissue
Chapter 9 Sensory Organs: Vision and Hearing
ORGAN SYSTEMS | PROTECTION OF THE BODY
Chapter 10 Immune-Lymphatic System
Chapter 11 Integumentary System
ORGAN SYSTEMS | BLOOD CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular System
Chapter 13 Respiratory System
Chapter 14 Urinary System
ORGAN SYSTEMS | THE ALIMENTARY SYSTEM
Chapter 15 Upper Digestive Segment
Chapter 16 Lower Digestive Segment
Chapter 17 Digestive Glands
ORGAN SYSTEMS | THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Chapter 18 Neuroendocrine System
Chapter 19 Endocrine System
ORGAN SYSTEMS | THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Chapter 20 Spermatogenesis
Chapter 21 Sperm Transport and Maturation
Chapter 22 Folliculogenesis and Menstrual Cycle
Chapter 23 Fertilization, Placentation and Lactation
