Explains the function of cell and tissue structure in the human body. Updated to reflect the research in the field, and enhanced with more than 1,000 illustrations, this title includes chapters focusing on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartment of the cell, the four basic tissues that form the organs, and each organ system.

1. Histology and Its Methods of StudyPreparation of Tissues for StudyLight MicroscopyElectron MicroscopyAutoradiographyCell & Tissue CultureHistochemistry & CytochemistryDetection Methods Using Specific Interactions Between MoleculesProblems in the Study of Tissue Sections2. The CytoplasmCell DifferentiationCytoplasmic OrganellesThe CytoskeleteonInclusions3. The Cell NucleusComponents of the NucleusCell DivisionThe Cell CycleStem Cells and Tissue RenewalMeiosisApoptosis4. Epithelial TissueCharacteristic Features of Epithelial CellsSpecializations of the Apical Cell SurfaceTypes of EpitheliaTransport Across EpitheliaRenewal of Epithelial Cells5. Connective TissueCells of Connective TissueFibersGround SubstanceTypes of Connective Tissue6. Adipose TissueWhite Adipose TissueBrown Adipose Tissue7. CartilageHyaline CartilageElastic CartilageFibrocartilageCartilage Formation, Growth and Repair8. BoneBone CellsBone MatrixPeriosteum & EndostreumTypes of BoneOsteogenesisBone Growth, Remodeling, & RepairMetabolic Role of BoneJoints9. Nerve Tissue & The Nervous SystemDevelopment of Nerve TissueNeuronsGlial Cells & Neuronal ActivityCentral Nervous SystemPeripheral Nervous SystemNeural Plasticity & Regeneration10. Muscle TissueSkeletal MuscleCardiac MuscleSmooth MuscleRengeneration of Muscle Tissue11. The Circulatory SystemHeartTissues of the Vascular WallStructural Plan of Blood VesselsVasculatureLymphatic Vascular System12. BloodComposition of PlasmaBlood Cells13. HemopoiesisStem Cells, Growth Factors, & DifferentiationBone MarrowMaturation of ErythrocytesMaturation of GranulocytesMaturation of AgranulocytesOrigin of Platelets14. The Immune System & Lymphoid OrgansAntigensAntibodiesCytokinesCells of the Immune SystemTypes of Immune ResponsesLymphoid TissuesThymusMusoca-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)Lymph NodesSpleen15. Digestive TractGeneral Structure of the Digestive TractOral CavityEsophagusStomachSmall IntestineLarge Intestine16. Organs Associated with the Digestive TractSalivary GlandsPancreasLiverHepatic Lobule Structure & FunctionBiliary Tract & Gallbladder17. The Respiratory SystemRespiratory EpitheliumNasal CavitiesSinuses & NasopharynxLarynxTracheaBronchial Tree & LungPulmonary Vasculature & NervesPleuraRespiratory Movements18. SkinEpidermisDermisSubcutaneous TissueVessels & Sensory ReceptorsHairNailsGlands of the Skin19. The Urinary SystemKidneysBlood CirculationUreters, Bladder, & Urethra20. Endocrine GlandsPituitary Gland (Hypophysis)Adrenal GlandsPancreatic IsletsDiffuse Neuroendocrine SystemThyroid GlandParathyroid GlandPineal Gland21. The Male Reproductive SystemTestesIntratesticular DuctsExcretory Genital DuctsAccessory GlandsPenis22. The Female Reproductive SystemOvariesUterine TubesUterusVaginaMammary Glands23. The Eye and Ear: Special Sense OrgansEyes: The Photoreceptor SystemEars: The Vestibuloauditory SystemAppendix: Light Microscopy StainsFigure CreditsIndex