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
ORGAN SYSTEMS | PROTECTION OF THE BODY 10. Immune-Lymphatic System 11. Integumentary System
ORGAN SYSTEMS | BLOOD CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS 12. Cardiovascular System 13. Respiratory System 14. Urinary System
ORGAN SYSTEMS | THE ALIMENTARY SYSTEM 15. Upper Digestive Segment 16. Lower Digestive Segment 17. Digestive Glands
ORGAN SYSTEMS | THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 18 Neuroendocrine System 19. Endocrine System
ORGAN SYSTEMS | THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 20. Spermatogenesis 21. Sperm Transport and Maturation 22. Folliculogenesis and Menstrual Cycle 23. Fertilization, Placentation and Lactation
Abraham L. Kierszenbaum, M.D., Ph.D., Emeritus Medical (Clinical) Professor, The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA and Laura Tres, M.D., Ph.D., Emeritus Medical (Clinical) Professor, The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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