1 Histology & Its Methods of Study Preparation of Tissues for Study Light Microscopy Electron Microscopy Autoradiography Cell & Tissue Culture Enzyme Histochemistry Visualizing Specific Molecules Interpretation of Structures in Tissue Sections Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 2 The Cytoplasm Cell Differentiation The Plasma Membrane Cytoplasmic Organelles The Cytoskeleton Inclusions Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 3 The Nucleus Components of the Nucleus The Cell Cycle Mitosis Stem Cells & Tissue Renewal Meiosis Apoptosis Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 4 Epithelial Tissue Characteristic Features of Epithelial Cells Specializations of the Apical Cell Surface Types of Epithelia Transport Across Epithelia Renewal of Epithelial Cells Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 5 Connective Tissue Cells of Connective Tissue Fibers Ground Substance Types of Connective Tissue Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 6 Adipose Tissue White Adipose Tissue Brown Adipose Tissue Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 7 Cartilage Hyaline Cartilage Elastic Cartilage Fibrocartilage Cartilage Formation, Growth, & Repair Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 8 Bone Bone Cells Bone Matrix Periosteum & Endosteum Types of Bone Osteogenesis Bone Remodeling & Repair Metabolic Role of Bone Joints Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 9 Nerve Tissue & the Nervous System Development of Nerve Tissue Neurons Glial Cells & Neuronal Activity Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Neural Plasticity & Regeneration Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 10 Muscle Tissue Skeletal Muscle Cardiac Muscle Smooth Muscle Regeneration of Muscle Tissue Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 11 The Circulatory System Heart Tissues of the Vascular Wall Vasculature Lymphatic Vascular System Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 12 Blood Composition of Plasma Blood Cells Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 13 Hemopoiesis Stem Cells, Growth Factors, & Differentiation Bone Marrow Maturation of Erythrocytes Maturation of Granulocytes Maturation of Agranulocytes Origin of Platelets Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 14 The Immune System & Lymphoid Organs Innate & Adaptive Immunity Cytokines Antigens & Antibodies Antigen Presentation Cells of Adaptive Immunity Thymus Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymph Nodes Spleen Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 15 Digestive Tract General Structure of the Digestive Tract Oral Cavity Esophagus Stomach Small Intestine Large Intestine Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 16 Organs Associated with the Digestive Tract Salivary Glands Pancreas Liver Biliary Tract & Gallbladder Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 17 The Respiratory System Nasal Cavities Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchial Tree & Lung Lung Vasculature & Nerves Pleural Membranes Respiratory Movements Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 18 Skin Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Tissue Sensory Receptors Hair Nails Skin Glands Skin Repair Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 19 The Urinary System Kidneys Blood Circulation Renal Function: Filtration, Secretion, & Reabsorption Ureters, Bladder, & Urethra Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 20 Endocrine Glands Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) Adrenal Glands Pancreatic Islets Diffuse Neuroendocrine System Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Glands Pineal Gland Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 21 The Male Reproductive System Testes Intratesticular Ducts Excretory Genital Ducts Accessory Glands Penis Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 22 The Female Reproductive System Ovaries Uterine Tubes Major Events of Fertilization Uterus Embryonic Implantation, Decidua, & the Placenta Cervix Vagina External Genitalia Mammary Glands Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge 23 The Eye & Ear: Special Sense Organs Eyes: The Photoreceptor System Ears: The Vestibuloauditory System Summary of Key Points Assess Your Knowledge Appendix Figure Credits Index