Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas

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ISBN-13: 9780443068508
ISBN-10: 044306850X
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Format: Paperback, 448 pages
Pub Date: 03/2006
Edition Number: 5

Synopsis

This best-selling atlas contains over 900 images and illustrations to help you learn and review the microstructure of human tissues. The book starts with a section on general cell structure and replication. Basic tissue types are covered in the following section, and the third section presents the microstructures of each of the major body systems. The highest -quality color light micrographs and electron micrograph images are accompanied by concise text and captions which explain the appearance, function, and clinical significance of each image. The accompanying website lets you view all the images from the atlas with a "virtual microscope", allowing you to view the image at a variety of pre-set magnifications.

Includes access to website containing book images and additional material, extra illustrations, self tests, and more.
Utilizes "virtual microscope" function on the website, allowing you to see images first in low-powered and then in high powered magnification.
Incorporates new information on histology of bone marrow, male reproductive system, respiratory system, pancreas, blood, cartilage, muscle types, staining methods, and more.
Uses Color coding at the side of each page to make it easier to access information quickly and efficiently.
Includes access to www.studentconsult.com where you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles 300 new USMLE-style review questions, with answers and rationales content clipping for handheld devices an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources and much more!

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Part 1 The Cell

1. Cell structure and function

2. Cell cycle and repetition

Part 2 Basic Tissue Types

3. Blood
4. Supporting/connective tissues

5. Epithelial tissues

6. Muscle

7. Nervous tissues

Part 3 Organ systems

8. Circulatory system

9. Skin

10. Skeletal tissues

11. Immune system

12. Respiratory system

13. Oral tissues

14. Gastrointestinal tract

15. Liver and pancreas

16. Urinary system

17. The endocrine glands

18. Male reproductive system

19. Female reproductive system

20. Central nervous system

21. Special sense organs