Geraldine O'Dowd, Sarah Bell, Sylvia Wright

Wheater's Functional Histology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Now in its seventh edition, Wheater's Functional Histology is 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. This must-have book is written clearly and concisely, designed for those studying histology for the first time. Packed with a wealth of illustrations and learning aids, it is a must-have for every medical and health science student. * Concise and easy to digest text - easy to follow for those new to histology * More than 900 high quality histology images and illustrations, plus detailed explanations to support understanding * End of chapter review tables summarising important points * Self-assessment questions and rationales to support exam preparation * Appendix outlining the basics of microscopy and histological staining techniques * Basic glossary * An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud * More clinical correlation boxes * More clinical images * More questions added

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier LTD
• 7. Auflage
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 296mm x 208mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 1356g
• ISBN-13: 9780702083341
• ISBN-10: 0702083348
• Artikelnr.: 66353288

Autorenporträt

Geraldine O'Dowd is a Consultant Diagnostic Pathologist for Lanarkshire NHS Board and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, Glasgow. Geraldine lead the author team on the most recent edition of Wheater's Pathology, as well as being both a previous author on the 5th edition of that title and an author on the 6th edition of Wheater's Functional Histology

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1-The cell
1 Cell Structure and Function
2 Cell Cycle and Replication
Part 2-Basic tissue types
3 Blood, Haemopoiesis and Bone Marrow
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 System
18 Male Reproductive System
19 Female Reproductive System
20 Central Nervous System
21 Special Sense Organs
Appendices
Appendix 1: Introduction to Microscopy
Appendix 2: Notes on Staining Techniques
Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms