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• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface to the sixth edition
• Preface to the first edition
• Acknowledgements
• Part I: The Cell
• Chapter 1: Cell structure and function
• Introduction to the Cell
• Membrane Structure
• The Nucleus
• Protein Synthesis
• Import, Export and Intracellular Transportation
• The Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement
• Energy Production and Storage
• Lipid Biosynthesis
• The Integrated Function of Cells in Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
• Review
• Chapter 2: Cell cycle and replication
• Introduction
• Mitosis
• Meiosis
• Programmed Cell Death
• Review
• Part II: Basic Tissue Types
• Chapter 3: Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow
• Introduction
• Blood Cell Types
• Methods Used to Study Blood and Bone Marrow Cells
• White Cell Series
• Haematopoiesis
• Review
• Chapter 4: Supporting/connective tissues
• Introduction
• Fibres of Connective Tissue
• Ground Substance
• Basement Membranes
• The Cells of Supporting/Connective Tissue
• Adipose Tissue
• The Defence Cells in Supporting Tissue
• Review
• Chapter 5: Epithelial tissues
• Introduction
• Classification of Surface Epithelia
• Glandular Epithelia
• Simple Epithelia
• Stratified Epithelia
• Membrane Specialisations of Epithelia
• Exocrine Glands
• Endocrine Glands
• Review
• Chapter 6: Muscle
• Introduction
• Skeletal Muscle
• Smooth Muscle
• Smooth Muscle Contraction
• Cardiac Muscle
• Review
• Chapter 7: Nervous tissues
• Introduction
• Myelinated and Non-Myelinated Nerve Fibres
• Synapses and Neuromuscular Junctions
• Peripheral Nervous Tissues
• Sensory Receptors
• Review
• Part III: Organ Systems
• Chapter 8: Circulatory system
• Introduction
• The Heart
• The Arterial System
• The Microcirculation
• The Venous System
• The Lymph Vascular System
• Review
• Chapter 9: Skin
• Introduction
• Skin Structure
• Melanocytes
• Innervation and Nerve Endings of the Skin
• Hair and Nails
• Skin Glands
• Dermis and Subcutis
• Examples of Regional Variations
• Review
• Chapter 10: Skeletal tissues
• Introduction
• Cartilage
• Bone
• Bone Matrix and Mineralisation
• Bone Development and Growth
• Joints
• Review
• Chapter 11: Immune system
• Introduction
• Lymphocytes
• Thymus
• Lymph Nodes
• Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)
• Spleen
• Review
• Chapter 12: Respiratory system
• Introduction
• Pulmonary Vasculature
• The Pleura
• Review
• Chapter 13: Oral tissues
• Introduction
• Salivary Glands
• Review
• Chapter 14: Gastrointestinal tract
• Introduction
• Review
• Chapter 15: Liver and pancreas
• Liver and Biliary System
• Pancreas
• Review
• Chapter 16: Urinary system
• Introduction
• The Renal Cortex
• The Renal Medulla
• The Lower Urinary Tract
• Review
• Chapter 17: Endocrine system
• Introduction
• Pituitary Gland
• Thyroid Gland
• Parathyroid Gland
• Adrenal Gland
• Endocrine Pancreas
• Pineal Gland
• Diffuse Neuroendocrine System
• Review
• Chapter 18: Male reproductive system
• Introduction
• Gametogenesis
• Review
• Chapter 19: Female reproductive system
• Introduction
• Follicular Development
• The Genital Tract
• The Human Menstrual Cycle
• The Placenta
• The Breast
• Review
• Chapter 20: Central nervous system
• Review
• Chapter 21: Special sense organs
• Introduction
• The Eye
• The Ear
• Review
• Appendix 1: Introduction to microscopy
• Appendix 2: Notes on staining techniques
• Appendix 3: Glossary of terms
• Index