Basic Histology

Name: Basic Histology
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ISBN: 9780071378291

ISBN-10: 0071378294

ISBN-13: 9780071378291

Edition: 10th 2003

Authors: Luiz Carlos Junqueira, Jose Carnerio

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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: $54.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 11/11/2002
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 544
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.190
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 and 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. 23
Cellular Differentiation	p. 23
Cell Ecology	p. 23
Cell Components	p. 23
The Cytoskeleton	p. 43
The Cell Nucleus	p. 53
Cell Division	p. 59
The Cell Cycle	p. 60
Apotopsis	p. 66
Epithelial Tissue	p. 69
The Forms & Characteristics of Epithelial Cells	p. 69
Specializations of the Cell Surface	p. 73
Types of Epithelia	p. 74
General Biology of Epithelial Tissues	p. 83
Connective Tissue	p. 95
Cells of the Connective Tissue	p. 95
Fibers	p. 106
Ground Substance	p. 113
Types of Connective Tissue	p. 121
Adipose Tissue	p. 129
Unilocular Adipose Tissue	p. 129
Multilocular Adipose Tissue	p. 131
Cartilage	p. 135
Hyaline Cartilage	p. 136
Elastic Cartilage	p. 139
Fibrocartilage	p. 139
Intervertebral Disks	p. 139
Bone	p. 141
Bone Cells	p. 142
Bone Matrix	p. 144
Periosteum & Endosteum	p. 145
Types of Bone	p. 145
Histogenesis	p. 148
Bone Growth & Remodeling	p. 151
Internal Structure of Bones	p. 152
Metabolic Role of Bone Tissue	p. 152
Joints	p. 156
Nerve Tissue & the Nervous System	p. 161
Development of Nerve Tissue	p. 162
Neurons	p. 163
Cell Body	p. 164
Dendrites	p. 165
Axons	p. 165
Membrane Potentials	p. 166
Synaptic Communication	p. 167
Glial Cells & Neuronal Activity	p. 168
The Central Nervous System	p. 171
Meninges	p. 175
Choroid Plexus & Cerebrospinal Fluid	p. 176
Peripheral Nervous System	p. 178
Nerve Fibers	p. 178
Nerves	p. 180
Ganglia	p. 181
Autonomic Nervous System	p. 182
Degeneration & Regeneration of Nerve Tissue	p. 187
Muscle Tissue	p. 191
Skeletal Muscle	p. 191
Cardiac Muscle	p. 206
Smooth Muscle	p. 207
Regeneration of Muscle Tissue	p. 211
The Circulatory System	p. 215
Blood Vessels with Diameters above a Certain Size	p. 219
Vasa Vasorum	p. 220
Innervation	p. 220
Arterioles	p. 220
Medium (Muscular) Arteries	p. 220
Large Elastic Arteries	p. 222
Arterial Degenerative Alterations	p. 223
Carotid Bodies	p. 224
Carotid Sinuses	p. 225
Arteriovenous Anastomoses	p. 225
Postcapillary Venules and Capillaries	p. 225
Veins	p. 225
Heart	p. 226
Lymphatic Vascular System	p. 230
Blood Cells	p. 233
Composition of Plasma	p. 233
Staining of Blood Cells	p. 234
Erythrocytes	p. 234
Leukocytes	p. 236
Neutrophils (Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes)	p. 238
Eosinophils	p. 239
Basophils	p. 240
Lymphocytes	p. 242
Monocytes	p. 243
Platelets	p. 246
Hematopoiesis	p. 249
Stem Cells, Growth Factors, & Differentiation	p. 249
Bone Marrow	p. 251
Bone Marrow As a Source of Stem Cells for Other Tissues	p. 252
Maturation of Erythrocytes	p. 253
Granulopoiesis	p. 256
Maturation of Granulocytes	p. 258
Kinetics of Neutrophil Production	p. 259
Maturation of Lymphocytes & Monocytes	p. 260
Origin of Platelets	p. 261
The Immune System & Lymphoid Organs	p. 256
Organ Transplantation	p. 271
Thymus	p. 273
Lymph Nodes	p. 278
Slpeen	p. 284
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue	p. 288
Tonsils	p. 289
Digestive Tract	p. 291
General Structure of the Digestive Tract	p. 291
The Oral Cavity	p. 292
Esophagus	p. 299
Stomach	p. 299
Small Intestine	p. 307
Large Intestine	p. 320
Appendix	p. 322
Organs Associated with the Digestive Tract	p. 325
Salivary Glands	p. 325
Pancreas	p. 328
Liver	p. 332
Biliary Tract	p. 344
Gallbladder	p. 345
The Respiratory System	p. 349
Nasal Cavity	p. 350
Paranasal Sinuses	p. 353
Nasopharynx	p. 353
Larynx	p. 353
Trachea	p. 354
Bronchial Tree	p. 354
Pulmonary Blood Vessels	p. 366
Pulmonary Lymphatic Vessels	p. 367
Nerves	p. 367
Pleura	p. 367
Respiratory Movements	p. 367
Defense Mechanisms	p. 367
Skin	p. 369
Epidermis	p. 369
Immunologic Activity in the Skin	p. 375
Dermis	p. 375
Subcutaneous Tissue	p. 376
Vessels & Skin Sensorial Receptors	p. 376
Hairs	p. 377
Nails	p. 379
Glands of the Skin	p. 379
The Urinary System	p. 383
Kidneys	p. 387
Bladder & Urinary Passages	p. 399
Hypophysis	p. 403
Hormones	p. 403
Hypophysis	p. 403
Adenohypophysis	p. 404
Neurohypophysis	p. 408
Adrenals, Islets of Langerhans, Thyroid, Parathyroids, & Pineal Gland	p. 413
Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands	p. 413
Islets of Langerhans	p. 420
Thyroid	p. 423
Parathyroid Glands	p. 428
Pineal Gland	p. 429
The Male Reproductive System	p. 431
Testes	p. 431
Intratesticular Genital Ducts	p. 442
Excretory Genital Ducts	p. 442
Accessory Genital Glands	p. 443
Penis	p. 446
The Female Reproductive System	p. 449
Ovaries	p. 449
Oviducts	p. 456
Uterus	p. 458
Vagina	p. 463
Exfoliative Cytology	p. 464
External Genitalia	p. 464
Mammary Glands	p. 465
Photoreceptor & Audioreceptor Systems	p. 469
Vision: The Photoreceptor System	p. 469
Hearing: The Audioreceptor System	p. 482
Index	p. 491
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