Basic Histology Text and Atlas

Name: Basic Histology Text and Atlas
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ISBN: 9780071440912

ISBN-10: 0071440917

ISBN-13: 9780071440912

Edition: 11th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Luiz Carlos Junqueira, Jose Carneiro

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This work has been completely updated and fully explains how cell and tissue structure are linked with their functions. It features new research on cell and tissue biology, including the latest on topics such as stem cells, the immune system, and signal transduction.

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List price: $64.95
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.542
Language: English

Contributors	p. vi
Preface	p. vii
Histology & its Methods of Study	p. 1
Preparation of Tissues for Microscopic Examination	p. 1
Light Microscopy	p. 3
Phase-Contrast Microscopy & Differential Interference Microscopy	p. 3
Polarizing Microscopy	p. 4
Confocal Microscopy	p. 5
Fluorescence Microscopy	p. 5
Electron Microscopy	p. 6
Autoradiography of Tissue Sections	p. 7
Cell & Tissue Culture	p. 9
Cell Fractionation	p. 9
Histochemistry & Cytochemistry	p. 9
Detection Methods Using High-Affinity Interactions between Molecules	p. 13
Problems in the Interpretation of Tissue Sections	p. 18
The Cytoplasm	p. 22
Cellular Differentiation	p. 22
Cell Ecology	p. 22
Cell Components	p. 22
The Cytoskeleton	p. 42
The Cell Nucleus	p. 51
Cell Division	p. 57
The Cell Cycle	p. 58
Apoptosis	p. 64
Epithelial Tissue	p. 66
The Forms & Characteristics of Epithelial Cells	p. 66
Specializations of the Cell Surface	p. 70
Types of Epithelia	p. 75
General Biology of Epithelial Tissues	p. 80
Connective Tissue	p. 91
Cells of the Connective Tissue	p. 91
Fibers	p. 102
Ground Substance	p. 113
Types of Connective Tissue	p. 117
Adipose Tissue	p. 123
Unilocular Adipose Tissue	p. 123
Multilocular Adipose Tissue	p. 125
Cartilage	p. 128
Hyaline Cartilage	p. 129
Elastic Cartilage	p. 132
Fibrocartilage	p. 132
Intervertebral Disks	p. 132
Bone	p. 134
Bone Cells	p. 135
Bone Matrix	p. 136
Periosteum & Endosteum	p. 137
Types of Bone	p. 137
Histogenesis	p. 141
Bone Growth & Remodeling	p. 145
Internal Structure of Bones	p. 145
Metabolic Role of Bone Tissue	p. 145
Joints	p. 149
Nerve Tissue & the Nervous System	p. 153
Development of Nerve Tissue	p. 154
Neurons	p. 155
Cell Body	p. 156
Dendrites	p. 157
Axons	p. 157
Membrane Potentials	p. 158
Synaptic Communication	p. 159
Glial Cells & Neuronal Activity	p. 160
The Central Nervous System	p. 163
Meninges	p. 167
Choroid Plexus & Cerebrospinal Fluid	p. 168
Peripheral Nervous System	p. 170
Nerve Fibers	p. 170
Nerves	p. 172
Ganglia	p. 174
Autonomic Nervous System	p. 174
Degeneration & Regeneration of Nerve Tissue	p. 179
Neuronal Plasticity	p. 180
Muscle Tissue	p. 182
Skeletal Muscle	p. 182
Cardiac Muscle	p. 197
Smooth Muscle	p. 198
Regeneration of Muscle Tissue	p. 202
The Circulatory System	p. 205
Tissue Components of the Vascular Wall	p. 205
Structural Plan of Blood Vessels	p. 207
Vasa Vasorum	p. 207
Innervation	p. 207
Large Elastic Arteries	p. 208
Arterial Degenerative Alterations	p. 208
Carotid Bodies	p. 209
Carotid Sinuses	p. 209
Arteriovenous Anastomoses	p. 209
Medium (Muscular) Arteries	p. 211
Arterioles	p. 211
Capillaries	p. 212
Postcapillary Venules	p. 215
Muscular Veins	p. 215
Heart	p. 217
Lymphatic Vascular System	p. 219
Blood Cells	p. 223
Composition of Plasma	p. 223
Staining of Blood Cells	p. 224
Erythrocytes	p. 224
Leukocytes	p. 226
Neutrophils (Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes)	p. 228
Eosinophils	p. 229
Basophils	p. 230
Lymphocytes	p. 232
Monocytes	p. 233
Platelets	p. 236
Hematopoiesis	p. 238
Stem Cells, Growth Factors, & Differentiation	p. 238
Bone Marrow	p. 240
Bone Marrow As a Source of Stem Cells for Other Tissues	p. 241
Maturation of Erythrocytes	p. 242
Granulopoiesis	p. 245
Maturation of Granulocytes	p. 247
Kinetics of Neutrophil Production	p. 248
Maturation of Lymphocytes & Monocytes	p. 249
Origin of Platelets	p. 250
Lymphoid Organs	p. 254
Antigens	p. 254
Antibodies	p. 254
Cytokines	p. 257
Cells of the Immune System	p. 257
Types of Immune Responses	p. 260
Lymphoid Tissue	p. 263
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue & Tonsils	p. 263
Thymus	p. 266
Lymph Nodes	p. 269
Spleen	p. 274
Digestive Tract	p. 281
General Structure of the Digestive Tract	p. 281
The Oral Cavity	p. 282
Tongue	p. 282
Pharynx	p. 283
Teeth & Associated Structures	p. 283
Esophagus	p. 287
Stomach	p. 288
Small Intestine	p. 298
Large Intestine	p. 311
Appendix	p. 315
Organs Associated with the Digestive Tract	p. 317
Salivary Glands	p. 317
Pancreas	p. 321
Liver	p. 323
Biliary Tract	p. 336
Gallbladder	p. 337
The Respiratory System	p. 340
Nasal Cavity	p. 341
Paranasal Sinuses	p. 344
Nasopharynx	p. 344
Larynx	p. 344
Trachea	p. 345
Bronchial Tree	p. 345
Pulmonary Blood Vessels	p. 357
Pulmonary Lymphatic Vessels	p. 358
Nerves	p. 358
Pleura	p. 358
Respiratory Movements	p. 358
Defense Mechanisms	p. 358
Skin	p. 360
Epidermis	p. 360
Immunological Activity in the Skin	p. 366
Dermis	p. 366
Subcutaneous Tissue	p. 367
Vessels & Skin Sensorial Receptors	p. 367
Hairs	p. 368
Nails	p. 370
Glands of the Skin	p. 370
The Urinary System	p. 373
Kidneys	p. 373
Bladder & Urinary Passages	p. 389
Endocrine Glands	p. 392
Hormones	p. 392
Hypophysis	p. 392
Adenohypophysis	p. 393
Neurohypophysis	p. 397
Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands	p. 400
Islets of Langerhans	p. 407
Thyroid	p. 411
Parathyroid Glands	p. 415
Pineal Gland	p. 417
The Male Reproductive System	p. 418
Testes	p. 418
Intratesticular Genital Ducts	p. 428
Excretory Genital Ducts	p. 429
Accessory Genital Glands	p. 429
Penis	p. 433
The Female Reproductive System	p. 435
Ovaries	p. 435
Oviducts	p. 443
Uterus	p. 444
Vagina	p. 451
Exfoliative Cytology	p. 452
External Genitalia	p. 452
Mammary Glands	p. 452
Photoreceptor & Audioreceptor Systems	p. 456
Vision: The Photoreceptor System	p. 456
Hearing: The Audioreceptor System	p. 469
Index	p. 475
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