Concise and easy to digest text – easy to follow for those new to histology
More than 900 high quality histology images and illustrations, plus detailed explanations to support understanding
End of chapter review tables summarising important points
Self-assessment questions and rationales to support exam preparation
Appendix outlining the basics of microscopy and histological staining techniques
Basic glossary
An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
PART I THE CELL 1. Cell structure and function 2. Cell cycle and replication PART II BASIC TISSUE TYPES 3. Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow 4. Supporting/connective tissues 5. Epithelial tissues 6. Muscle 7. Nervous tissues PART III ORGAN SYSTEMS 8. Circulatory system 9. Skin 10. Skeletal tissues 11. Immune system 12. Respiratory system 13. Oral tissues 14. Gastrointestinal tract 15. Liver and pancreas 16. Urinary system 17. Endocrine system 18. Male reproductive system 19. Female reproductive system 20. Central nervous system 21. Special sense organs PART IV APPENDICES Appendix 1: Introduction to microscopy Appendix 2: Notes on staining techniques Appendix 3: Glossary of terms Index
Geraldine O'Dowd, BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), FRCPath, Consultant Diagnostic Pathologist, Lanarkshire NHS Board, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Sarah Bell, BSc Med Sci(Hons), MBChB(Hons), DipFMS, FRCPath, Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK and Sylvia Wright, BSc(Hons), MBChB(Hons), FRCPath, DipFMS, PG Cert Mol Path, Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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