CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Histology and Its Methods of Study (1)
Preparation of Tissues for Microscopic Examination (1)
Microscopy (3)
Cell and Tissue Culture (9)
Histochemistry and Cytochemistry (10)
Detection Methods Using HighAffinity Interactions Between Molecules (13)
Problems in the Interpretation of Tissue Sections (18)
Chapter 2 Epithelial Tissue (20)
General Biology of Epithelial Tissues (20)
Types of Epithelia (20)
Glands (26)
Specializations of the Cell Surface (34)
Chapter 3 Connective Tissue Proper (44)
Loose Connective Tissue (44)
Dense Connective Tissue (64)
Reticular Tissue (65)
Mucous Tissue (67)
Adipose Tissue (67)
Chapter 4 Cartilage and Bone (71)
Cartilage (71)
Bone (75)
Histogenesis of Bone (81)
Chapter 5 Blood and Hematopoiesis (89)
Plasma (90)
Blood Cells (90)
Hematopoiesis (102)
Chapter 6 Muscle Tissue (116)
Skeletal Muscle (116)
Cardiac Muscle (128)
Smooth Muscle (130)
Chapter 7 Nerve Tissue (134)
Neurons (134)
Synapse (140)
Glial Cells (143)
Nerve Fibers and Nerves (146)
Nerve Endings (149)
Neuronal Plasticity and Neural Stem Cells (155)
Chapter 8 The Nervous System (157)
Cerebral Cortex (157)
Cerebellar Cortex (160)
Spinal Cord (163)
Ganglia (164)
Meninges (165)
Blood-Brain Barrier (166)
Choroid Plexus and Cerebrospinal Fluid (167)
Chapter 9 The Circulatory System (168)
Capillaries (168)
Structural Features of Blood Vessels (171)
Arteries (173)
Veins (177)
Microvasculature (178)
Heart (181)
Lymphatic Vascular System (184)
Chapter 10 The Immune System (186)
Basic Concepts (187)
Thymus (194)
Lymph Nodes (198)
Spleen (202)
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (207)
Tonsils (210)
Chapter 11 Skin and Skin Appendages (211)
Epidermis (211)
Dermis (215)
Subcutaneous Tissue (Hypodermis) (216)
Skin Appendages (216)
Chapter 12 The Endochrine System (222)
General aspects of endocrine system (222)
Thyroid (222)
Parathyroid Glands (225)
Adrenal Glands (228)
Hypophysis (234)
Pineal Gland (242)
Chapter 13 The Digestive Tract (244)
General Structure of the Digestive Tract (244)
Oral Cavity (245)
Esophagus (251)
Stomach (251)
Small Intestine (259)
Large Intestine (267)
Cell Renewal in the Gastrointestinal Tract (268)
Appendix (268)
Cancer of the Digestive Tract (269)
Chapter 14 The Digestive Glands (271)
Salivary Gland (271)
Pancreas (274)
Liver (277)
Gallbladder (288)
Chapter 15 The Respiratory System (290)
Respiratory Epithelium (290)
Nasal Cavity (292)
Larynx (294)
Trachea and Primary Bronchus (294)
Lungs (295)
Pulmonary Lymphatic Vessels (308)
Chapter 16 Eye and Ear (310)
Eye (310)
Ear (325)
Chapter 17 The Urinary System (331)
Kidneys (331)
Ureters (348)
Urinary Bladder (349)
Chapter 18 The Male Reproductive System (351)
Testes (351)
Genital Ducts (362)
Accessory Genital Glands (364)
Penis (366)
Chapter 19 The Female Reproductive System (368)
Ovaries (368)
Oviducts (377)
Uterus (379)
Vagina (384)
Mammary Glands (385)
Chapter 20 Introduction to Embryology (388)
Historical Background (388)
Embryology (388)
Special Fields in Embryology (389)
Embryology in Contemporary Society (390)
Fundamental Concepts in Development (392)
Methods Used In The Study Of Embryonic Development (399)
Chapter 21 General Embryology (407)
Gametogenesis and Ovulation (407)
Fertilization (413)
Cleavage and Formation of the Blastula (418)
Implantation (419)
Formation and Evolution of Decidua (422)
Development and Evolution of Chorionic Villi (424)
Development of Germ Layers (425)
Differentiation of Three Germ Layers (428)
Placenta and Fetal Membranes (439)
Twins，Multiple Births，Conjoined Twins (449)
Estimation of age and methods of meas-uring embryos (451)
Chapter 22 Development of the Head，Neck，and Limbs (455)
Early Organization of the Head and Neck Region (455)
Evolution of the Branchial Arches，Bran-chial Clefts，and Pharyngeal Pouches (456)
Development of the Tongue (459)
Development of the Thyroid Gland (460)
Development of the Salivary Glands (460)
Formation of the Face，Jaws and Nasal Chambers (461)
Development of the Palate (464)
Development of Teeth (465)
Limb Development (468)
Common Malformations of the Face，Neck，and Limbs (471)
Chapter 23 Development of the Digestive and Respiratory Systems (474)
Development of Digestive System (474)
Development of the Respiratory System (483)
Chapter 24 Development of the Urogen-ital System (488)
Development of the Urinary System (488)
The Development of the Reproductive System (495)
Chapter 25 Development of the Cir-culatory System (506)
Establishment of the Primordial Cardi-ovascular System (506)
Development of the Heart (506)
Derivatives of