Wheater's functional histology : a text and colour atlas /
Dr Geraldine O'Dowd, BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), FRCPath, Consultant Diagnostic Pathologist, Lanarkshire NHS Board, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK, Dr Sarah Bell, BSc Med Sci (Hons), MBChB (Hons), DipFMS, FRCPath, MSc (Mol Path), Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK, Dr Sylvia Wright, BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), DipFMS, FRCPath, MSc (Mol Path), Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK, authors.
- Seventh edition
- ix, 469 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
Includes index. Previous edition: 2014
Cell structure and function Cell cycle and replication Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow Supporting/connective tissues Epithelial tissues – Muscle Nervous tissues Circulatory system – Skin Skeletal tissues Immune system Respiratory system Oral tissues Gastrointestinal tract Liver and pancreas Urinary system Endocrine system Male reproductive system Female reproductive system Central nervous system Special sense organs
Designed to give students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems. You will learn to recognise the microscopic structure of normal human tissues and understand how this relates to function. The book shows you how to apply histology in a clinical context through coverage of common clinical conditions in each chapter. Packed with a wealth of illustrations and learning aids, it is a must-have for every medical and health science student.