Introduction to Functional Histology (2nd Edition)

Preface. Abbreviations. I. The Cell. 1. Cytoplasmic Organelles and Inclusions. The Cell. Cytoplasmic Organelles. Cytoplasmic Inclusions. An Analogy. 2. The Nucleus and Its Organelles. Nuclear Organelles. Human Chromosomes. Cell Cycle. II. Tissues. 3. Primary Tissues. Epithelium. Connective Tissue. Muscular Tissue. Nervous Tissue. 4. Epithelium. Special Features. General Classification of Epithelia. General Features of the Types of Epithelia. Epithelial Surface Modifications. Functions. Histogenesis. 5. Specializations of Epithelia: Glands, Serous and Mucous Membranes. Glands. Epithelial Membranes. 6. Connective Tissue I: Cells and Fibers. Loose Connective Tissue. Dense Connective Tissue. Special Types of Connective Tissue. The Macrophage System. 7. Connective Tissue II-Cartilage, Bone, and Joints. Cartilage. Bone. Joints. 8. Connective Tissue III-Circulating Blood and Lymph. Blood Cells. Lymph. 9. Hemopoiesis. Prenatal Hemopoiesis. Maturation Sequences in Hemopoiesis. Formation of Erythrocytes (Erythropoiesis). Development of Granulocytes (Granulopoiesis). Agranulocyte Development (Agranulopoiesis). Platelet Development (Thrombopoiesis). 10. Muscle Tissue. Light Microscopy of Muscle. Electron Microscopy of Muscle. 11. Nervous Tissue. Divisions. Peripheral Nervous System. The Neuron Doctrine. The Neuron. Nerve Degeneration and Regeneration. Autonomic Nervous System. III. Organ Systems. 12. Central Nervous System. Histological Structures. Gray and White Matter. Spinal Cord. Brain. Neuroglia Meninges. Cerebrospinal Fluid. 13. Circulatory System. Cardiovascular System. Lymph Vascular System. 14. Lymphatic System. Components. Tonsils. Vermiform Appendix. Peyer's Patches. Spleen. Thymus. 15. The Integumentary System. Skin. Appendages of the Skin. 16. Respiratory System. Development. Subdivisions. Air Conducting Zone. Respiratory Zone. The Units of the Lung. Surfactant. Blood-Air Barrier. Blood Vessels. Pleura. 17. Digestive System I-Oral Cavity and Pharynx. Oral Cavity. Salivary Glands. Teeth. Pharynx. 18. Digestive System II-Alimentary Canal. Development. General Structural Plan Esophagus. Stomach. Small Intestine. Large Intestine. Enteroendocrine/Apud Cells. Histophysiology. 19. Digestive System III-Pancreas, Liver, and Biliary tract. Development. Pancreas. Liver. The Biliary Tract. 20. Urinary System. Kidneys. Urinary Passageways and Bladder. Urethra. 21. Endocrine System-I Pituitary and Hypothalamus. Hormones As Chemical Messengers. Similarities of Endocrine Glands. Hypophysis or Pituitary Gland. Hypothalamus-The Controller of the Pituitary. 22. Endocrine System II-Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Pineal. Adrenal Gland. Thyroid Gland. Parathyroid. Pineal Gland (Epiphysis Cerebri). 23. Male Reproductive System. Components. Testes. Male Genital Excurrent Ducts. Accessory Genital Glands. Semen. Scrotum and Penis. 24. Female Reproductive System I-Ovary. Follicular Development. Ovulation. Sequels of Follicles. Hormonal Control. 25. Female Reproductive System II-Genital Tract and Other Organs of Pregnancy. Development. Oviduct. Uterus. Cervix. Vagina. Placenta. Umbilical Cord. External Genitalia (Vulva). Mammary Glands. 26. Organs of Special Sense-Eye and Ear. Eye. Ear. IV. Tools for Learning. 27. Microscopy. Microscopes. Identification of Tissues and Organs. Preparation of Microscopic Sections. Plastic Method. Preparation of Ultramicroscopic Sections. Look-Alikes in Histology. A Visual Data Base on Optical Videodisc. References. Index.Charles F. Bridgman is the author of 'Introduction to Functional Histology (2nd Edition)' with ISBN 9780065010848 and ISBN 0065010841.