Histology

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Epithelium
	Overview
	Characteristics of epithelia
	Classification of epithelia
	Simple epithelia
	Stratified epithelia
	Functions of epithelia
	Exocrine glands
	Specialized epithelial cells
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 2 Connective Tissue Proper
	Overview
	Characteristics and functions of connective tissues
	Cells of connective tissue—permanent residents
	Cells of connective tissue—transient cells
	Extracellular matrix
	Classification of connective tissue proper
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 3 Cartilage
	Overview
	General features of cartilage
	Types of cartilage
	Growth, repair, and disease
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 4 Bone
	Overview
	General features of bone
	Organization of bone
	Development of bone
	Maintenance of bone
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 5 Muscle Tissue
	Overview
	Skeletal muscle
	Cardiac muscle
	Smooth muscle
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 6 Nervous Tissue
	Overview
	Neuronal structures
	Neuronal activities
	Glial cells
	Organization of the nervous system
	Support tissues of the central nervous system
	Development of nervous tissue and reactions to injury
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 7 Cardiovascular System
	Overview
	Heart
	Blood vessels
	Arteries and arterioles
	Exchange system
	Venules and veins
	Specialized vascular connections
	Lymphatics
	Angiogenesis
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 8 Blood and Hematopoiesis
	Overview
	Overall composition of blood
	Red blood cells
	White blood cells
	Platelets
	Hematopoiesis
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 9 Immune System
	Overview
	Responses of the immune system
	Properties of the innate immune system
	Properties of the acquired immune system
	Examples of adaptive immune responses
	Thymus
	Hematopoietic bone marrow and B-cell development
	Lymph nodes and nonencapsulated lymphatic tissue
	Spleen
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 10 Respiratory System
	Overview
	Conducting division
	Bronchial tree
	Respiratory division
	Interalveolar septa
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 11 Skin
	Overview
	Epidermis
	Dermal–epidermal junction
	Dermis and hypodermis
	Vascular supply
	Innervation
	Epidermal appendages
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 12 Digestive System
	Overview
	Organs of the digestive system
	Organization of the gastrointestinal tract
	Oral cavity
	Salivary glands
	Esophagus
	Stomach
	Small intestine
	Large intestine
	Pancreas
	Liver and gallbladder
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 13 Urinary System
	Overview
	Anatomy of the kidney
	Nephron and collecting ducts
	Juxtaglomerular apparatus
	Renal blood supply
	Extrarenal collecting system
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 14 Endocrine System
	Overview
	Endocrine signaling
	Pituitary gland
	Anterior pituitary gland
	Posterior pituitary gland
	Disorders of pituitary function
	Thyroid gland
	Parathyroid glands
	Pineal gland
	Adrenal glands
	Disorders of adrenal gland function
	Diffuse neuroendocrine system
	Adipose tissue
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 15 Female Reproductive System
	Overview
	Ovary
	Uterine tubes
	Uterus
	Placenta
	Vagina
	Mammary glands
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 16 Male Reproductive System
	Overview
	Testis
	Extratesticular genital ducts
	Accessory sex glands
	Penis
	Study questions
	Answers
Chapter 17 Final Examination
	Study questions
	Answers
Index
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