Wheater's Functional Histology, 6th Edition

Wheater's Functional Histology, 6th Edition

Descripcion del producto

ISBN Number 9780702047473
Main Author By Barbara Young, BSc, Med Sci (Hons), PhD, MB, BChir, MRCP, FRCPA, Geraldine O'Dowd, BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), FRCPath and Phillip Woodford, MB BS, FRCPA
Copyright Year 2014
Edition Number 6
Format Book
Trim 297 x 210 mm
Illustrations Approx. 745 illustrations (616 in full color)
Imprint Churchill Livingstone
Page Count 464
Publication Date 4 Nov 2013
Stock Status IN STOCK

Book Description


Take a simple approach to understanding the fundamentals with Wheater's Functional Histology. Offering concise text accompanied by hundreds of captions and images of histology slides, this best-selling textbook will equip you with all the must-know histology information you need to complete your courses and ace your exams.

All (print) purchasers receivethe complete, downloadable eBook (via Student Consult) -which now includes an all new bank of multiple choice questions to test your understanding andaid exam preparation.


New to this edition
  • Gain a rich understanding of histology through simple, concise text and captions that are thoroughly updated with the most recent research and new discoveries.
  • All (print) purchasers receive the complete, downloadable eBook (via Student Consult) - which now includes an all new bank of multiple choice questions to test your understanding and aid exam preparation. 

 

 


Key Features
  • Recognize the microscopic structure of normal human tissues and how it relates to function with the help of over 900 high-quality histology images and illustrations.
  • Master how to apply histology in a clinical context through coverage of common clinical conditions in each chapter.
  • Access the entire contents online at Student Consult, including all of the images, a virtual histolab, and USMLE-style self-assessment questions and rationales.

Author Information
By Barbara Young, BSc, Med Sci (Hons), PhD, MB, BChir, MRCP, FRCPA, Director of Anatomical Pathology, Hunter Area Pathology Service, John Hunter Hospital; Conjoint Associate Professor, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia ; Geraldine O'Dowd, BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), FRCPath, Consultant Diagnostic Pathologist, Lanarkshire NHS Board, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland and Phillip Woodford, MB BS, FRCPA, Senior Staff Specialist, Anatomical Pathology and Cytopathology, Hunter Area Pathology Service, John Hunter Hospital, New Castle, New South Wales, Australia

Book Contents


TABLE OF CONTENTS

6th edition

Part 1?The cell

1 Cell Structure and Function

2 Cell Cycle and Replication

Part 2?Basic tissue types

3 Blood, Haemopoiesis and Bone Marrow

4 Supporting/Connective Tissues

5 Epithelial Tissues

6 Muscle

7 Nervous Tissues

Part 3?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 The Endocrine System

18 Male Reproductive System

19 Female Reproductive System

20 Central Nervous System

21 Special Sense Organs

Appendices

Appendix 1: Introduction to Microscopy

Appendix 2: Notes on Staining Techniques

Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms