Cell biology and histology / Leslie P. Gartner, James L. Hiatt, Judy M. Strum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gartner, Leslie P., 1943-

Contributor:

Hiatt, James L., 1934-

Strum, Judy M. (Judy May)

Series:

Board review series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Histology--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

Histology.

Cytology.

Cytology--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

Cell Biology.

Medical Subjects:

Histology.

Cell Biology.

Genre:

Outlines and syllabi.

Physical Description:

xiii, 352 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm + CD-ROM (color ; 4 3/4 in.)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2003]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "over 600 review questions with explanations in test or study mode with personalized scoring; random comprehensive and end-of-chapter exams; over 100 high quality color and black and white images with the ability to zoom to see images in greater detail." -- p. [4] of cover.

Contents:

1 Plasma Membrane 1

II. Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane 1

III. Plasma Membrane Transport Processes 3

IV. Cell-to-Cell Communication 5

V. Plasmalemma

Cytoskeleton Association 7

VI. Clinical Considerations 8

2 Nucleus 12

II. Nuclear Envelope 12

III. Nucleolus 14

IV. Nucleoplasm 15

V. Chromatin 15

VI. Chromosomes 17

VII. DNA 17

VIII. RNA 18

IX. Cell Cycle 21

X. Apoptosis 24

Xi. Meiosis 25

XII. Clinical Considerations 27

3 Cytoplasm 30

II. Structural Components 30

III. Interactions Among Organelles 42

IV. Clinical Considerations 47

4 Extracellular Matrix 51

II. Ground Substance 52

III. Fibers 54

IV. Clinical Considerations 58

5 Epithelia and Glands 62

II. Lateral Epithelial Surfaces 64

III. Basal Epithelial Surfaces 66

IV. Apical Epithelial Surfaces 67

V. Glands 69

VI. Clinical Considerations 70

6 Connective Tissue 73

II. Extracellular Matrix 73

III. Connective Tissue Cells 74

IV. Classification of Connective Tissue 79

V. Clinical Considerations 81

7 Cartilage and Bone 84

II. Bone 87

III. Joints 94

IV. Clinical Considerations 94

8 Muscle 98

II. Structure of Skeletal Muscle 98

III. Contraction of Skeletal Muscle 103

IV. Innervation of Skeletal Muscle 105

V. Cardiac Muscle 106

VI. Smooth Muscle 109

VII. Contractile Nonmuscle Cells 111

VIII. Clinical Considerations 112

9 Nervous Tissue 115

II. Histogenesis of the Nervous System 115

III. Cells of Nervous Tissue 116

IV. Synapses 119

V. Nerve Fibers 120

VI. Nerves 121

VII. Ganglia 122

VIII. Histophysiology of Nervous Tissue 123

IX. Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) 124

X. CNS 125

XI. Degeneration and Regeneration of Nerve Tissue 126

XII. Clinical Considerations 126

10 Blood and Hemopoiesis 130

II. Blood Constituents 130

III. Blood Coagulation 135

IV. Bone Marrow 135

V. Prenatal Hemopoiesis 136

VI. Postnatal Hemopoiesis 136

VII. Hemopoietic Growth Factors 140

VIII. Clinical Considerations 142

11 Circulatory System 146

I. Overview

Blood Vascular System 146

II. Overview

Lymphatic Vascular System 152

III. Clinical Considerations 152

12 Lymphoid Tissue 156

The Lymphoid (Immune) System 156

II. Cells of the Immune System 156

III. Antigen Presentation and the Role of MHC Molecules 161

IV. Immunoglobulins 163

V. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue 163

VI. Lymphoid Organs 164

VII. Clinical Considerations 168

13 Endocrine System 172

II. Hormones 172

III. Overview

Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) 172

IV. Overview

Thyroid Gland 177

V. Parathyroid Glands 178

VI. Overview

Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands 179

VII. Pineal Gland (Pineal Body; Epiphysis) 182

VIII. Clinical Considerations 182

14 Skin 186

II. Epidermis 186

III. Dermis 190

IV. Glands in the Skin 190

V. Hair Follicle and Arrector Pili Muscle 192

VI. Nails 192

VII. Clinical Considerations 193

15 Respiratory System 196

The Respiratory System 196

II. Conducting Portion of the Respiratory System 196

Respiratory Portion of the Respiratory System 202

IV. Lung Lobules 205

V. Pulmonary Vascular Supply 205

VI. Pulmonary Nerve Supply 205

VII. Clinical Considerations 206

16 Digestive System: Oral Cavity and Alimentary Tract 209

The Digestive System 209

II. Oral Region 209

III. Divisions of the Alimentary Canal 212

IV. Digestion and Absorption 222

V. Clinical Considerations 223

17 Digestive System: Glands 228

Extrinsic Glands of the Digestive System 228

II. Major Salivary Glands 228

Pancreas 229

IV. Liver 232

V. Gallbladder 236

VI. Clinical Considerations 236

18 The Urinary System 240

II. Kidneys 240

III. Uriniferous Tubules 241

IV. Renal Blood Circulation 249

V. Regulation of Urine Concentration 250

VI. Excretory Passages 252

VII. Clinical Considerations 255

19 Female Reproductive System 258

II. Ovaries 258

III. Oviducts (Fallopian Tubes) 264

IV. Uterus 265

V. Cervix 267

VI. Fertilization and Implantation 267

VII. Placenta 268

VIII. Vagina 268

IX. External Genitalia (Vulva) 269

X. Mammary Glands 269

XI. Clinical Considerations 271

20 Male Reproductive System 275

II. Testes 275

III. Genital Ducts 281

IV. Accessory Genital Glands 283

V. Penis 284

VI. Clinical Considerations 284

21 Special Senses 288

II. Specialized Diffuse Receptors 288

III. Eye 290

IV. Ear (Vestibulocochlear Apparatus) 298

V. Clinical Considerations 303.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0781733103

OCLC:

49712767