Basic medical histology : the biology of cells, tissues, and organs /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kessel, Richard G., 1931-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Subjects:	Histology.

Table of Contents:

Techniques for the study of cells, tissues, and organs
Bright field microscope (bfm)
Histologic techniques for light microscopy (lm)
Staining techniques for lm
Histochemistry/cytochemistry
Transmission electron microscope (tem)
Scanning electron microscope (sem)
High-voltage electron microscopy (hvem)
Other microscopes
Antigen-antibody complexes: immunocytochemistry
Autoradiography
Cell and organ culture (tissue culture)
Cell fractionation and differential centrifugation
Some current techniques in cell and molecular biology.
The Eukaryotic cell: the plasma membrane and cytoplasmic organelles
The Plasma (cell) membrane
Organelles
Mitochondria
Polyribosomes
Rough-surfaced granular endoplasmic reticulum (rer)
Smooth (agranular) endoplasmic reticulum (ser)
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Peroxisomes
Centrioles
Basal bodies
Cilia and flagella
Cytoskeleton
Other cellular structures
Cell inclusions
The eukaryotic cell: the nucleus
Nuclear envelope and nuclear pores
Nuclear lamina and lamins.
Nucleolus
Chromatin and chromosome structure
Genes, replication, transcription
Cell cycle
Mitosis
Nuclear matrix
Epithelial tissue
Nature of epithelium
Three common characteristics of epithelium
Features common to many epithelia
Microscope features
Classification
Functions
Basement membrane
Epithelial cell polarity, terminal web, microvilli.
Intercellular junctions (junctional complexes)
Abnormal epithelial proliferation glands
Connective tissue: cells, fibers, and amorphous intercellular substances
Connective tissue fibers
Amorphous intercellular substances ("jellies")
Cells of connective tissues
Benign and malignant tumors
Tissue fluid
Clinical correlations
Connective tissue: cartilage
Physiology and development
Growth
Organization of chondrocytes
Cartilage matrix
Hyaline cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic cartilage
Nutrition and repair.
Cartilage grafts
Calcification of cartilage
Connective tissue: bone and bone formation
General organization
Fuctions
Macroscopic structure
Periosteum and endosteum
Woven and lamellar bone
Microscopic organization
Osteoclasts
Ossification (osteogenesis)
Medical considerations
Blood
Preparation of blood smears and staining
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Platelets
Leukocytes
Clinical correlations.
Hematopoietic tissue: myeloid tissue
Organization
Cell differentiation
Erythropoiesis
Granulopoiesis
Megakaryocytes and platelet formation
Programmed cell death
Blood disorders
Bone marrow transplantation
Hematopoietic connective tissue: immunity and lymphatic tissue
Immunity
Lymphatic tissue
Muscle tissue
Types of muscle
Skeletal muscle
Initiation of contraction
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Nervous tissue
The Neuron
Axonal transport
Myelinatied and unmyelinated nerves
Nerve impulse
The synapse.
Connections between cns and periphery
Central nervous system
Blood-brain barrier
Ependyma, choroid plexus (cp) and cerebrospinal fluid (csf)
Meninges
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Autonomic nervous sytem (ans)
Nervous tissue: the eye
Organization
Eyelids
Origin
Sclera
Cornea
Chambers of the eye
Uvea
Lens
Ciliary zonule filaments (ligaments of zinn)
Retina
Mechanisms of visual excitation
Diabetic retinopathy.
Nyctalopia
Nervous tissue: the ear
External ear
Middle ear
Inner ear
Medical implications
The Vascular (circulatory) system
Organization of the heart
Control of heartbeat: innervation of the heart
Vessel types and layers
Functional problems of the circulatory system
Unique features of arteries
Arterial divisions of the circulatory system
Muscular or distributing arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
The Endothelium
Venous divisions of the circulatory system
Lymphatic vessels
Medical considerations
The Integument
Functions
Organization of epidermis
Dermis.
Types of skin
Circulatory system
Nerves and sensory receptors
Germination of hair
Arector pili
Sebaceous glands
Sweat glands
Functions of the integument
Medical aspects of the integument
The Respiratory system
Ventilation of the lungs.
Pharynx
Teeth
Tubular digestive tract
Esophagus
Stomach
Epithelial cell function
Small intestine
Gut-associated lymphatic tissue (galt)
Large intestine (colon and large bowel)
Rectum and anus
Medical considerations
The Glands of digestion
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Liver
Medical considerations
The Endocrine system
Hypophysis (pituitary)
Pineal gland
Adrenal (suprarenal) glands
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Islets of langerhans
The Urinary (excretory) system
General functions.
Conducting portion of the respiratory system
The Bronchial tree and the respiratory portion
Alveolar ducts (aveoli)
Medical considerations
The Digestive system
Organization and general functions
Oral cavity.
General organization
Circulatory system
Uriniferous tubule
The Nephron
Renal corpuscle
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Distal portion of the convoluted tubule and cortical collecting duct system
Collecting ducts.
Water conservation
Acid-base balance
Ureter, urinary bladder, urethra
Medical considerations
Female reproductive system
Ovary
Folliculogenesis
Atresia
Ovulation
Corpus luteum
Fallopian tubes (oviducts)
Uterus
Hormones affecting the uterus
Menstruation
Early embryonic development and implantation
Vagina
External genitalia
Mammary gland
Male reproductive system
General organization and function
Testes
Origin of germ cells: spermatogenesis.
Hormonal relationships during puberty
Hormonal relationships in general
Seminiferous tubules
Tubuli recti and rete testis
Ductuli efferentes
Ductus epididymidis
Ductus deferens (vas deferens)
Seminal vesicle
Prostate gland
Bulbouretheral glands of cowper
Penis.