Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology
- 5th Edition - December 26, 2018
- Latest edition
- Authors: James S. Lowe, Peter G. Anderson, Susan I. Anderson
- Language: English
Easy to read, well organized, and focused on high-yield content, Human Histology, 5th Edition, features concise, up-to-date coverage of the core knowledge in this complex field. Id… Read more
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Description
Description
Easy to read, well organized, and focused on high-yield content, Human Histology, 5th Edition, features concise, up-to-date coverage of the core knowledge in this complex field. Ideal for students in all areas of health care, this revised edition is aligned with recent developments in integrated and problem-based learning, providing rapid access to relevant, practical knowledge in histology. It provides students with opportunities to make important connections between histological knowledge, cell biology, anatomy, clinical understanding, and assessment.
Key features
Key features
- Features an easy-to-navigate, full-colour layout that includes summary headings, readable text, quick-reference tables, and key facts – all highlighted by nearly 900 clear illustrations, photos, and graphics throughout.
- Covers the latest concepts and advances in histology including developments in the primary cilium, the nuclear pore, extracellular matrix components, dendritic spines, subsets of astrocytes, haematopoiesis, classification of cells in the immune system, macrophage subsets, and much more.
- Includes NEW self-assessment questions.
- Provides just the right amount of detail for maximum readability and retention.
- Highlights key laboratory, clinical, and high-level scientific material in boxes.
- Presents advanced concepts such as the molecular and functional relevance of histological features.
- Provides review material in the book and online, self-assessment questions plus 180 additional review questions online.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references - including bonus videos showing important histological features for each chapter -from the book on a variety of devices.
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology, 5e
Front matter
Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication
1. Histology
2. The Cell
3. Epithelial Cells
4. Support Cells and the Extracellular Matrix
5. Contractile Cells
6. Nervous Tissue
7. Blood Cells
8. Immune System
9. Blood and Lymphatic Circulatory Systems and Heart
10. Respiratory System
11. Alimentary Tract
12. Liver
13. Musculoskeletal System
14. Endocrine System
15. Urinary System
16. Male Reproductive System
17. Female Reproductive System
18. Skin and Breast
19. Special Senses
Self-Assessment Questions
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: December 26, 2018
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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James S. Lowe
PA
Peter G. Anderson
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