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Wheater's Functional Histology

  • 7th Edition - February 1, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Geraldine O'Dowd, Sarah Bell, Sylvia Wright
  • Language: English

Now in its seventh edition, Wheater's Functional Histology is designed to give students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue ty… Read more

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Now in its seventh edition, Wheater's Functional Histology is designed to give students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems.

You will learn to recognise the microscopic structure of normal human tissues and understand how this relates to function. The book shows you how to apply histology in a clinical context through coverage of common clinical conditions in each chapter.

This must-have book is written clearly and concisely, designed for those studying histology for the first time. Packed with a wealth of illustrations and learning aids, it is a must-have for every medical and health science student.

Key features

  • Concise and easy to digest text – easy to follow for those new to histology
  • More than 900 high quality histology images and illustrations, plus detailed explanations to support understanding
  • End of chapter review tables summarising important points
  • Self-assessment questions and rationales to support exam preparation
  • Appendix outlining the basics of microscopy and histological staining techniques
  • Basic glossary
  • 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

Table of contents

PART I THE CELL

1. Cell structure and function

2. Cell cycle and replication

PART II BASIC TISSUE TYPES

3. Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow

4. Supporting/connective tissues

5. Epithelial tissues

6. Muscle

7. Nervous tissues

PART III ORGAN SYSTEMS

8. Circulatory system

9. Skin

10. Skeletal tissues

11. Immune system

12. Respiratory system

13. Oral tissues

14. Gastrointestinal tract

15. Liver and pancreas

16. Urinary system

17. Endocrine system

18. Male reproductive system

19. Female reproductive system

20. Central nervous system

21. Special sense organs

PART IV APPENDICES

1: Introduction to microscopy

2: Notes on staining techniques

3: Glossary of terms

Review quotes

Review of previous edition:
"While the text and images may have been due for an update and the clinical correlations have been expanded, this edition continues with the same layout and format. Outwardly, it appears very much the same as the previous edition and similar to other standards in the field."-George Niiro, PhD(Midwestern University) Doody Review: 4 stars

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 11, 2023
  • Language: English

About the authors

GO

Geraldine O'Dowd

Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Diagnostic Pathologist, Lanarkshire NHS Board, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

SB

Sarah Bell

Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK

SW

Sylvia Wright

Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK