Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology

1. Histology Introduction Cells are Basic Functional Units Histology in Other Disciplines Techniques Used in Histology and Cell Biology 2. The Cell Introduction Cell Membranes Transport In and Out of Cells Cytosol The Nucleus Mitochondria Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) and Golgi Vesicles Cytoskeleton Cell Inclusions and Storage Products Cell Division Cell Death 3. Epithelial Cells Introduction Epithelial Cell Junctions Epithelial Cell Surface Specializations Secretory Adaptations Barrier Function of Epithelium 4. Support Cells and the Extracellular Matrix Introduction Extracellular Matrix Basement Membrane and External Lamina Cell Adhesion to Extracellular Matrix Support Cell Family 5. Contractile Cells Introduction Skeletal Muscle Cardiac Muscle Smooth Muscle Myofibroblasts Pericytes Myoepithelial Cells 6. Nervous Tissue Introduction Nerve Cells (Neurons) Myelin Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System 7. Blood Cells Introduction Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells Red Blood Cells White Blood Cells Platelets Haemopoiesis Bone Marrow 8. Immune System Introduction Lymphocytes Macrophages and Dendritic Cells Bone Marrow Thymus Lymph Nodes Spleen Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue 9. Blood and Lymphatic Circulatory Systems and Heart Introduction Blood Circulatory System Lymphatic Circulatory System Stem Cells and the Vascualature The Heart Stem Cells and the Heart 10. Respiratory System Introduction Upper Respiratory Tract Distal Respiratory Tract Pulmonary Vasculature Pleura 11. Alimentary Tract Introduction Oral Cavity and its Contents Teeth Dentinogenesis and Odontoblasts Ameloblasts and Enamel Formation Cementum and Periodontal Ligament Tooth Development The Gums Salivary Glands Transport Passages Oesophagus Anal Canal Digestive Tract Stomach Small Intestine Exocrine Pancreas Large Intestine Appendix 12. Liver Introduction Liver Vasculature Hepatocytes Functional Organization of Hepatocytes Intrahepatic Biliary Tree Gallbladder 13. Musculoskeletal System Introduction Skeletal Muscle Muscle Attachments Bone Bone Cells Mineralization of Osteoid Bone Modeling Joints 14. Endocrine System Introduction Endocrine Cell and Tissue Specialization Pituitary Anterior Pituitary Posterior Pituitary Hypothalamus Pineal Gland Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Adrenals Adrenal Cortex Adrenal Medulla Pancreas Ovary and Testis Diffuse Neuroendocrine System Paraganglia 15. Urinary System Introduction Outline of the Urinary System Kidney Structure Kidney Function Kidney Vasculature Renal Microcirculation Nephron Glomerulus Glomerular Filtration Barrier Mesangium Tubular and Collecting System Abnormalities of Tubular Function Renal Interstitium Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Erythropoietin Synthesis Lymphatic Drainage and Nerve Supply of the Kidney Lower Urinary Tract 16. Male Reproductive System Introduction Testes Epididymis Vas Deferens Seminal Vesicles Prostate Bulbourethral Glands Penis Endocrine Control 17. Female Reproductive System Introduction Mons Pubis, Labia Majora and Labia Minora Clitoris Vagina Uterus Ovary Menstrual Cycle Pregnancy Trophoblast 18. Skin and Breast Introduction Epidermis Skin Appendages Dermis Subcutaneous Tissue Features of Skin in Different Sites Breast 19. Special Senses Introduction Ear Eye Appendix: Answers Index