Main description:

Histology is the study of the microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs. It has often been taught as a matter of memorization. Dr. Van Lommel's approach is based on the understanding that the microscopic structure of the body has a logic, and the text and accompanying images are organized to proceed according to a rigorous logic, expanding from the anatomy and morphology to discuss the functions of the various kinds of cells, tissues, and organs. The material is thus more interesting and, as an extension of that, easier to remember.
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Contents:

Introduction. I: Methods of Study. I.1. Microscopes. I.2. Histologic sections.1.3. Histochemistry. II: Cells. II.1. Primary organelles. II.2. Secondary organelles and differentiated cells. II.3. The cell cycle. III: Tissues. III.1. Myeloid and lymphoid tissues and blood. III.2. Interstitial, connective, and supportive tissues. III.3. Muscle tissue. III.4. Lining tissues: epi-, meso-, and endothelium. III.5. Glandular tissue. III.6. Nerve Tissue. IV: Organs. IV.1. Lymphoid organs and bone marrow. IV.2. Skeleton. IV.3. Muscular system. IV.4. Nervous system. IV.5. Vascular system. IV.6. Extra-embryonic organs. IV.7. Endocrine system. IV.8. Excretory system. IV.9 Skin. IV.10. Male reproductive system. IV.11. Female reproductive system. IV.12. Eyes. IV.13. Organs of hearing and balance. IV.14. Respiratory system. IV.15. Digestive system. Glossary. Appendix. Index.