Concise Histology

Front Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Histology
	Key Words
	Light Microscopy
	Confocal Microscopy
	Electron Microscopy
Chapter 2: Cytoplasm
	Key Words
	Cell Membrane (Plasmalemma, Plasma Membrane)
	Protein Synthetic Machinery of the Cell
	Protein Synthesis
	Protein Trafficking
	Membrane Trafficking
	Mitochondria
	Inclusions and the Cytoskeleton
Chapter 3: Nucleus
	Key Words
	Nuclear Envelope
	Chromatin
	Cell Cycle
	Apoptosis
Chapter 4: Extracellular Matrix
	Key Words
	Ground Substance
	Fibers
	Basement Membrane
	Integrins and Dystroglycans
Chapter 5: Epithelium and Glands
	Key Words
	Epithelial Tissue
	Glands
Chapter 6: Connective Tissue
	Key Words
	Connective Tissue Cells
	Classification of Connective Tissue
Chapter 7: Cartilage and Bone
	Key Words
	Cartilage
	Bone
Chapter 8: Muscle
	Key Words
	Skeletal Muscle
	Cardiac Muscle
	Smooth Muscle
Chapter 9: Nervous Tissue
	Key Words
	Development of Nervous Tissue
	Nervous System Cells
	Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulses
	Synapses
	Peripheral Nerves
	Somatic Motor and Autonomic Nervous Systems
	Ganglia
	Central Nervous System
	Nerve Regeneration
Chapter 10: Blood and Hematopoiesis
	Key Words
	Blood
	Bone Marrow
Chapter 11: Circulatory System
	Key Words
	Cardiovascular System
	Lymphatic Vascular System
Chapter 12: Lymphoid (Immune) System
	Key Words
	Overview of the Lymphoid System
	Lymphoid Organs
Chapter 13: Endocrine System
	Key Words
	Hormones
	Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
	Thyroid Gland
	Parathyroid Glands
	Suprarenal Glands (Adrenal Glands)
	Pineal Gland (Pineal Body)
Chapter 14: Integument
	Key Words
	Skin
	Glands of the Skin
	Hair
	Nails
Chapter 15: Respiratory System
	Key Words
	Conducting Portion of the Respiratory System
	Respiratory Portion of the Respiratory System
Chapter 16: Digestive System:
	Key Words
	Oral Cavity
	Lips
	Teeth
	Palate
	Tongue
Chapter 17: Digestive System:
	Key Words
	General Organization of the Alimentary Canal
	Esophagus
	Stomach
	Small Intestine
	Large Intestine
Chapter 18: Digestive System:
	Key Words
	Major Salivary Glands
	Pancreas
	Liver
	Gallbladder
Chapter 19: Urinary System
	Key Words
	Bowman’s Capsule
	Proximal Tubule
	Thin Limb of Henle’s Loop
	Distal Tubule
	Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
	Collecting Tubules
	Renal Interstitium
	Renal Circulation
	Mechanism of Urine Formation
	Vasa Recta
	Excretory Passages
Chapter 20: Female Reproductive System
	Key Words
	Ovaries
	Oviducts (Fallopian Tubes)
	Uterus
	Menstrual Cycle
	Fertilization
	Implantation
	Placenta Development
	Vagina and External Genitalia
	Mammary Gland
Chapter 21: Male Reproductive System
	Key Words
	Testes
	Cycle of the Seminiferous Epithelium
	Genital Ducts
	Accessory Genital Glands
	Penis
Chapter 22: Special Senses
	Key Words
	Specialized Peripheral Receptors
	Eye
	Ear (Vestibulocochlear Apparatus)
Index