Comparative Vertebrate Histology: Diagnostic and Translational Research Guide

Front Cover
 An Atlas of Comparative Vertebrate Histology
 Copyright Page
 Dedication
 Contents
 Introduction
 Preparing and Studying Tissues for Histology
 How Big Is Small?
 Preparing Tissue for Microscopic Examination
 Fixation
 Dehydration
 Embedding
 Sectioning
 Mounting
 Staining and Coverslipping
 Interpreting Microscopic Images
 How Microscopes Work?
 Lens and Image Defects
 Resolution
 Electron Microscopy
 Resolution in Transmission Electron Microscope
 Notes About Magnifications and Repetition of Images Used in This Book
 Acknowledgments
 I. Cells
 A. The Animal Cell. Introductory Study"Typical" Animal Cell
 Study of Cellular Structure With the Light Microscope
 Cytoplasmic Organelles
 Cytoplasmic Inclusions
 Nucleus
 Study of Cellular Structure With the Electron Microscope
 Cell Membrane (Plasmalemma)
 Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes
 Mitochondria
 Golgi Complex
 Lysosomes
 Centrosomes and Fibrils
 Cytoplasmic Inclusions
 Nucleus
 Freeze Fracture
 B. Cell Division
 Mitosis
 Interphase
 Prophase
 Prometaphase
 Metaphase
 Anaphase
 Telophase and Cytokinesis
 Colchicine, Mitosis, and Karyotypes
 Duration of the Mitotic Cycle
 Amitosis
 Meiosis. II. TissuesC. Epithelial Tissues
 Classification of Epithelia
 Shape of Epithelial Cells
 Stratification of Epithelial Cells
 Endothelium and Mesothelium
 Specialization of Epithelia
 Intercellular Specializations of Epithelia
 Desmosomes and Intercellular Bridges
 Terminal Bars and Junctional Complexes
 Gap Junctions
 Glandular Epithelia
 Unicellular Gland: Goblet Cell
 Multicellular Glands (Fig. C74)
 Holocrine, Merocrine, and Apocrine Glands
 D. Connective Tissues
 Embryonic Connective Tissue
 Mesenchyme
 Mucous Tissue
 Components of Adult Connective Tissues
 Connective Tissue Cells. Connective Tissue FibersAmorphous Intercellular Substances
 Loose Connective Tissues
 Areolar Connective Tissue
 Adipose Tissue
 Reticular Tissue
 Dense Connective Tissues
 Tendon
 Irregular Dense Collagenous Tissues
 Dense Elastic Tissue
 Cartilage
 Bone
 Notochord
 E. Muscle
 Smooth Muscle
 Striated or Skeletal Muscle
 Electric Organs
 Cardiac Muscle
 Conducting System of the Heart
 F. Nervous Tissue
 The Neuron
 Perikaryon
 Nerve Cell Processes or Fibers
 Cell Shape
 Nerve Endings
 Nonnervous Components of Nervous Tissue
 Neurilemma and Satellite Cells
 Neuroglia
 Ependymal Cells
 Meninges. Choroid PlexusesG. Blood and Lymph
 Blood
 Erythrocytes
 Leukocytes
 Granulocytes
 Agranulocytes
 Blood Platelets
 Lymph
 Hemopoiesis
 Pluripotent Stem Cell
 Nomenclature
 General Considerations
 Erythrocytic Series: Erythropoiesis
 Granulocytic Series: Granulopoiesis
 Megakaryocyte or Giant Cell
 Monocytic Series
 Hemopoiesis in Lymphoid Tissue
 Stem Cell
 Lymphocytic Series
 Plasmocytic Series
 III. Organs and Organ Systems
 H. The Circulatory System
 Fundamental Plan of the Vascular System
 Arteries
 The Microcirculation
 Arterioles
 Capillaries
 Sinusoids
 Rete Mirabile
 Cavernous Bodies.