Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology
- 4th Edition - January 26, 2015
- Latest edition
- Authors: Abraham L. Kierszenbaum, Laura Tres
- Language: English
Fully integrating histology, cell biology, and pathology, the 4th Edition of the award-winning Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology presents key concepts in… Read more
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Description
Description
Fully integrating histology, cell biology, and pathology, the 4th Edition of the award-winning Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology presents key concepts in an understandable, easy-to-digest manner. Authors Abraham L. Kierszenbaum, MD, PhD and Laura L. Tres MD, PhD link basic science to clinical application throughout, focusing on what you need to know for your coursework now – and how to apply that information in a clinical setting. Full-color illustrations on every page, as well as unique, student-friendly features online, help you quickly grasp the complexities of pathologic abnormalities.
Key features
Key features
- Get a contemporary, integrated approach to basic science and clinical knowledge, as well as histology, cell biology, and pathology with Dr. Kierszenbaum’s ground-breaking text
- Clearly visualize challenging concepts with the aid of vivid, full-color illustrations, diagrams, photomicrographs, and pathology photos – all fully integrated on every page of the text
- Grasp key information quickly thanks to highlighted key clinical terms, clinical conditions boxes, and Essential Concepts boxes at the end of every chapter
- Find clinically relevant material fast with a detailed table of contents that highlights all clinical examples in red
Readership
Readership
Medical students in years 1 & 2 taking a Histology and/or Cell Biology course; students preparing for USMLE Step 1 exam
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Epithelium
2. Epithelial Glands
3. Cell Signaling
4. Connective Tissue
5. Osteogenesis
6. Blood and Hematopoiesis
7. Muscle Tissue
8. Nervous Tissue
9. Sensory Organs: Vision and Hearing
Part II: Organ Systems: Protection of the Body
10. Immune-Lymphatic System
11. Integumentary System
Part III: Organ Systems: Blood Circulatory Systems
12. Cardiovascular System
13. Respiratory System
14. Urinary System
Part IV: Organ Systems: The Alimentary System
15. Upper Digestive Segment
16. Lower Digestive Segment
17. Digestive Glands
Part V: Organ Systems: The Endocrine System
18. Neuroendocrine System
19. Endocrine System
Part VI: Organ Systems: The Reproductive System
20. Spermatogenesis
21. Sperm Transport and Maturation
22. Follicle Development and the Menstrual Cycle
23. Fertilization, Placentation, and Lactation
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: January 26, 2015
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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