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The most authoritative histology text available -- now in full-color
For more than three decades, Junqueira's Basic Histology has been unmatched in its ability to explain the function of cell and tissue structure in the human body. Updated to reflect the latest research in the field, and enhanced with more than 1,000 illustrations, most in full-color, the 12th Edition is the most comprehensive and modern approach to understanding medical histology available anywhere.

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NEW full-color micrographs that comprise a complete atlas of tissue sections highlight the important features of every tissue and organ in the human body.
New full-color, easy-to-understand drawings provide just the right level of detail necessary to clarify the text and make learning easier
A valuable introductory chapter on laboratory methods used for the study of tissues, including the most important types of microscopy
A logical organization that features chapters focusing on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartment of the cell, the four basic tissues that form the organs, and each organ system
Expanded legends that accompany each figure emphasize important points and eliminate the need to jump from image to text
Medical applications explain the clinical relevance of each topic
Complete coverage of every tissue of the body
CD-ROM with all the images from the text
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Anthony L. Mescher, Ph.D. is Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Bloomington, IN

Key Features
Preface
Acknowledgments

1.Histology and Its Methods of Study

Preparation of Tissues for Study
Light Microscopy
Electron Microscopy
Autoradiography
Cell & Tissue Culture
Histochemistry & Cytochemistry
Detection Methods Using Specific Interactions Between Molecules
Problems in the Study of Tissue Sections

2.The Cytoplasm

Cell Differentiation
Cytoplasmic Organelles
The Cytoskeleteon
Inclusions

3.The Cell Nucleus

Components of the Nucleus
Cell Division
The Cell Cycle
Stem Cells and Tissue Renewal
Meiosis
Apoptosis

4. Epithelial Tissue

Characteristic Features of Epithelial Cells
Specializations of the Apical Cell Surface
Types of Epithelia
Transport Across Epithelia
Renewal of Epithelial Cells

5.Connective Tissue

Cells of Connective Tissue
Fibers
Ground Substance
Types of Connective Tissue

6.Adipose Tissue

White Adipose Tissue
Brown Adipose Tissue

7.Cartilage

Hyaline Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Cartilage Formation, Growth and Repair

8. Bone

Bone Cells
Bone Matrix
Periosteum & Endostreum
Types of Bone
Osteogenesis
Bone Growth, Remodeling, & Repair
Metabolic Role of Bone
Joints

9.Nerve Tissue & The Nervous System

Development of Nerve Tissue
Neurons
Glial Cells & Neuronal Activity
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Neural Plasticity & Regeneration

10. Muscle Tissue

Skeletal Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle
Rengeneration of Muscle Tissue

11. The Circulatory System

Heart
Tissues of the Vascular Wall
Structural Plan of Blood Vessels
Vasculature
Lymphatic Vascular System

12. Blood

Composition of Plasma
Blood Cells

13. Hemopoiesis

Stem Cells, Growth Factors, & Differentiation
Bone Marrow
Maturation of Erythrocytes
Maturation of Granulocytes
Maturation of Agranulocytes
Origin of Platelets

14. The Immune System & Lymphoid Organs

Antigens
Antibodies
Cytokines
Cells of the Immune System
Types of Immune Responses
Lymphoid Tissues
Thymus
Musoca-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)
Lymph Nodes
Spleen

15. Digestive Tract

General Structure of the Digestive Tract
Oral Cavity
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine

16. Organs Associated with the Digestive Tract

Salivary Glands
Pancreas
Liver
Hepatic Lobule Structure & Function
Biliary Tract & Gallbladder

17. The Respiratory System

Respiratory Epithelium
Nasal Cavities
Sinuses & Nasopharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchial Tree & Lung
Pulmonary Vasculature & Nerves
Pleura
Respiratory Movements

18. Skin

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Vessels & Sensory Receptors
Hair
Nails
Glands of the Skin

19. The Urinary System

Kidneys
Blood Circulation
Ureters, Bladder, & Urethra

20. Endocrine Glands

Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
Adrenal Glands
Pancreatic Islets
Diffuse Neuroendocrine System
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Gland
Pineal Gland

21. The Male Reproductive System

Testes
Intratesticular Ducts
Excretory Genital Ducts
Accessory Glands
Penis

22. The Female Reproductive System

Ovaries
Uterine Tubes
Uterus
Vagina
Mammary Glands

23. The Eye and Ear: Special Sense Organs

Eyes: The Photoreceptor System
Ears: The Vestibuloauditory System

Appendix: Light Microscopy Stains
Figure Credits
Index