- 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.
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 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.
| ISBN | 9780702047473 |
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| Author Informaiton | 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 |
| Published Reviews | "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 |
| Table of Content | 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
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| Publication Date | 04-11-2013 |
| Pages | 454 |
| Trim | 297 x 210 mm |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
