BRS Cell Biology and Histology. Board Review Series

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
1. CELL
I. The Cell
II. Overview—Cell Membrane
III. Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane
IV. Cell Membrane Transport Processes
V. Cell-to-Cell Communication
VI. Plasmalemma—Cytoskeleton Association
VII. Cytoplasmic Structural Components
VIII. Organelle Interactions
IX. Nucleus
X. Nuclear Envelope
XI. Nucleolus
XII. Nucleoplasm and Nuclear Particles
XIII. Chromatin
XIV. Chromosomes
XV. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
XVI. Ribonucleic Acid
XVII. Cell Cycle
XVIII. Meiosis
XIX. Apoptosis and Necrosis
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2. EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
I. Overview—Extracellular Matrix
II. Ground Substance
III. Fibers
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3. EPITHELIA AND GLANDS
I. Overview—Epithelia
II. Lateral Epithelial Surfaces
III. Basal Epithelial Surfaces
IV. Apical Epithelial Surfaces
V. Glands
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4. CONNECTIVE TISSUE
I. Overview—Connective Tissue
II. Connective Tissue Cells
III. Connective Tissue Classification
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5. BLOOD AND HEMOPOIESIS
I. Overview—Blood
II. Blood Constituents
III. Bone Marrow
IV. Hemopoietic Growth Factors(Colony-Stimulating Factors)
V. Prenatal Hemopoiesis
VI. Postnatal Hemopoiesis
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6. CARTILAGE AND BONE
I. Overview—Cartilage
II. Overview—Bone
III. Joints
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7. MUSCLE
I. Overview—Muscle
II. Skeletal Muscle Structure
III. Skeletal Muscle Contraction
IV. Skeletal Muscle Innervation
V. Cardiac Muscle
VI. Smooth Muscle
VII. Contractile Nonmuscle Cells
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8. NEURAL TISSUE
I. Overview—Nervous System
II. Embryonic Development
III. Cells of the Nervous System
IV. Synapses
V. Axon Fibers
VI. Nerves
VII. Ganglia
VIII. Organization of the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
IX. Central Nervous System
X. Neural Tissue Degeneration and Regeneration
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9. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
I. Overview—Circulatory System
II. Blood Vascular System
III. Lymphatic Vascular System
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10. LYMPHOID SYSTEM
I. Overview—Lymphoid (Immune) System
II. Immune System Cells
III. Antigen Presentation and the Role of Major Histocompatibility Molecules
IV. Antibodies (Immunoglobulins)
V. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue
VI. Lymphoid Organs
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11. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
I. Overview—Endocrine System
II. Hormones
III. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) and Hypothalamus
IV. Thyroid Gland
V. Parathyroid Glands
VI. Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands
VII. Pineal Gland (Pineal Body, Epiphysis)
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12. SKIN
I. Overview—Skin
II. Epidermis
III. Dermis
IV. Glands in the Skin
V. Hair, Hair Follicle, and Arrector Pili Muscle
VI. Nails
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13. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
I. Overview—Respiratory System
II. Conducting Portion
III. Respiratory Portion
IV. Lung Lobules
V. Pulmonary Vascular Supply
VI. Pulmonary Nerve Supply
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14. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: ORAL CAVITYAND ALIMENTARY TRACT
I. Overview—Digestive System
II. Oral Region
III. Alimentary Canal Divisions
IV. Digestion and Absorption
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15. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: GLANDS
I. Overview—Digestive System Extrinsic Glands
II. Major Salivary Glands
III. Pancreas
IV. Liver
V. Gallbladder
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16. URINARY SYSTEM
I. Overview—Urinary System
II. Kidneys
III. Uriniferous Tubules
IV. Renal Blood Circulation
V. Regulation of Urine Concentration
VI. Excretory Passages
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17. FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
I. Overview—Female Reproductive System
II. Ovaries
III. Oviducts (Uterine or Fallopian Tubes)
IV. Uterus
V. Cervix
VI. Fertilization and Implantation
VII. Placenta
VIII. Vagina
IX. External Genitalia (Vulva)
X. Mammary Glands
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18. MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
I. Overview—Male Reproductive System
II. Testes
III. Genital Ducts
IV. Accessory Genital Glands
V. Urethra
VI. Penis
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19. SPECIAL SENSES
I. Overview—Special Sense Receptors
II. Specialized Diffuse Receptors
III. Sense of Sight—Eye
IV. Sense of Hearing and Balance—Ear (Vestibulocochlear Apparatus)
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Comprehensive Assessment
Index

Part of the popular Board Review Series, BRS Cell Biology and Histology, 9th Edition distills cell biology and histology facts and concepts commonly covered on course and board exams in a portable, quick-reference format ideal for in-class learning or on-the-go review. Beautiful full-color photomicrographs and illustrations, tables, and more than 400 board-style multiple-choice review questions with answers reinforce understanding and ensure readiness for exams. Clinical Pearls, scattered throughout each chapter, emphasize the practical applications of basic science to clinical medicine and the challenges of today’s fast-paced clinical practice.  

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• Hundreds of full-color schematic illustrations and photomicrographs, accompanied by electronic micrographs, clarify concepts and clinical details.