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Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology
- 6th Edition - December 13, 2023
- Authors: James S. Lowe, Peter G. Anderson, Susan I. Anderson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 9 7 0 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 0 7 6 - 4
This book provides students with a systematic approach to histology which is ideal as a study companion to support students of medicine, biomedical sciences and life sciences in… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis book provides students with a systematic approach to histology which is ideal as a study companion to support students of medicine, biomedical sciences and life sciences in their studies and also as an excellent tool for medical board review.
This sixth edition has been fully updated by experts in the field, Stevens and Lowe’s Human Histology is designed to provide a highly-visual, well-structured, learning resource.
This sixth edition has been fully updated by experts in the field, Stevens and Lowe’s Human Histology is designed to provide a highly-visual, well-structured, learning resource.
- Easy to read and follow – ideal grounding in the key concepts of histology, covering all the organ systems
- Clear illustrations, over 500 visually-engaging photos and graphics bring concepts to life
- Advanced Concept boxes link histology to cell biology and physiology for wider, integrated subject understanding.
- Clinical example boxes anchors histology to its application in diagnosis as part of pathology and clinical medicine.
- Carefully captioned histological images support development of microscopy skills
- Review questions for self-assessment
- Online review questions and clinical cases to support learning
- Online video support: watch the experts discuss microscopic images and experience how to approach a visual understanding of histology.
- An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface to the sixth edition
- Acknowledgements to the sixth edition
- Human Histology online videos
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1. Histology
- Introduction
- Cells are basic functional units
- Techniques used in histology and cell biology
- Electron microscopy
- Confocal microscopy
- Virtual microscopy
- 2. The cell
- Introduction
- Cell membranes
- Transport in and out of cells
- Cytosol
- The nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi
- Vesicles
- Cytoskeleton
- Cell inclusions and storage products
- Cell division
- Cell death
- 3. Epithelial cells
- Introduction
- Epithelial cell junctions
- Epithelial cell surface specializations
- Secretory adaptations
- Barrier function of epithelium
- 4. Support cells and the extracellular matrix
- Introduction
- Extracellular matrix
- Basement membrane and external lamina
- Cell adhesion to extracellular matrix
- Support cell family
- 5. Contractile cells
- Introduction
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Myofibroblasts
- Pericytes
- Myoepithelial cells
- 6. Nervous tissue
- Introduction
- Nerve cells (neurons)
- Myelin
- Central nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- 7. Blood cells
- Introduction
- Bone marrow–derived stem cells
- Methods of studying the blood cells
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Haematopoiesis
- Bone marrow
- 8. Immune system
- Introduction
- Lymphocytes
- Macrophages and dendritic cells
- Bone marrow
- Thymus
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
- Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
- 9. Blood and lymphatic circulatory systems and heart
- Introduction
- Blood circulatory system
- Systemic blood vessels
- Portal blood systems
- Lymphatic circulatory system
- Stem cells and the vasculature
- The heart
- Stem cells and the heart
- 10. Respiratory system
- Introduction
- Pulmonary vasculature
- Pleura
- 11. Alimentary tract
- Introduction
- Oral cavity and its contents
- Teeth
- The gums
- Salivary glands
- Transport passages
- Oesophagus
- Anal canal
- Digestive tract
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Exocrine pancreas
- Large intestine
- Appendix
- 12. Liver
- Introduction
- Liver vasculature
- Hepatocytes
- Functional organization of hepatocytes
- Intrahepatic biliary tree
- Gallbladder
- 13. Musculoskeletal system
- Introduction
- Skeletal muscle
- Muscle attachments
- Bone
- Bone cells
- Mineralization of osteoid
- Bone remodelling
- Joints
- 14. Endocrine system
- Introduction
- Endocrine cell and tissue specialization
- Pituitary
- Anterior pituitary
- Posterior pituitary
- Hypothalamus
- Pineal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid
- Adrenals
- Pancreas
- Ovary and testis
- Diffuse neuroendocrine system
- Paraganglia
- 15. Urinary system
- Introduction
- Kidney structure
- Kidney function
- Kidney vasculature
- Renal microcirculation
- Nephron
- Glomerulus
- Glomerular filtration barrier
- Mesangium
- Tubular and collecting system
- Renal interstitium
- Juxtaglomerular apparatus
- Erythropoietin synthesis
- Lymphatic drainage and nerve supply of the kidney
- Lower urinary tract
- 16. Male reproductive system
- Introduction
- Testes
- Epididymis
- Vas deferens
- Seminal vesicles
- Prostate
- Bulbourethral glands
- Penis
- Endocrine control
- 17. Female reproductive system
- Introduction
- Mons pubis, labia majora and labia minora
- Clitoris
- Vagina
- Uterus
- Ovary
- Menstrual cycle
- Pregnancy
- Trophoblast and placenta
- 18. Skin and breast
- Introduction
- Epidermis
- Skin appendages
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Features of skin in different sites
- Breast
- 19. Special senses
- Introduction
- Ear
- Eye
- Accessory components of the eye
- Case studies
- Review questions
- Review answers
- Index
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: December 13, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443109706
- eBook ISBN: 9780443110764
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James S. Lowe
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor of Neuropathology, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham, UK; Formerly, Associate Dean for Medical Education, Nottingham, United KingdomPA
Peter G. Anderson
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Director of Pathology Undergraduate Education, Department of Pathology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USASA
Susan I. Anderson
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Anatomy and Deputy Head of School, School of Life Sciences, Professor of Pathology, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Fellow, Royal Microscopical Society; Honorary Secretary for Education and Outreach; Chair, Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity; Vice President, Royal Microscopical Society