Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access » (2nd Edition)

A vivid, visual tour of a complex and fascinating subject! This book uses a wealth of vivid, full-color images—rather than dense text—to help you master all the histology and cell biology information you need to prepare for your course exams as well as the USMLE™ Step 1. Clinical correlations drive home the relevance of the material to clinical practice, and new Essential Concepts sections at the end of every chapter facilitate review. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes this an even more effective learning resource! First prize, Basic and Clinical Sciences category, BMA Awards 2007!

• Uses a unique pictorial approach, involving approximately 1,000 full-color illustrations, to make complex principles exceptionally easy to understand and remember.

• Correlates normal histology with cellular and molecular biology, pathology, and clinical medicine, continually demonstrating the clinical relevance of the material.

• Offers new Essential Concepts sections at the end of every chapter to make studying easier than ever.
• Includes STUDENT CONSULT access at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go · perform quick searches · add your own notes and bookmarks · follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles—to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines · and more!

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Reviewer:Ronald P. Jensh, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Thomas Jefferson University)
Description:This well written and illustrated textbook presents a visual approach to the fields of histology, cell biology, and some pathology, although the latter two get less attention than histology, which is the primary focus.
Purpose:The purpose, as stated by the author, is to present a visual approach to histology. To that end, numerous color illustrations and photographs are incorporated into each chapter. This is an excellent approach since histology is, by nature, a visual science.
Audience:Although the title includes cell biology and there is an introduction to pathology, the primary focus in on histology. The book would be appropriate for first year medical students as well as upper division (second and third year) college students and graduate students. It could also serve as a quick review for medical students preparing for Step I of the USMLE exams and for residents and practitioners as a quick reference.
Features:The book covers the histology of the major tissues and organ systems of the human body in a very traditional and appropriate order. It is heavily illustrated with color drawings and photographs. In many instances, the illustrations are presented with an associated photograph, which is helpful to the reader. The general layout of the book and its use of color are particularly appealing. The visual approach has always been a favored teaching method of mine and this book is excellent in the use of this educational technique. A minor shortcoming of the book concerns some of the photographs. The author has obviously spent considerable time and effort in producing outstanding color illustrations, so it is curious why the color balance is not good in some of the photographs, since this is so easy to do using digital photography. Also of concern is the title. This is primarily a text of histology and, although the basics of cell biology are covered, the latter hardly deserves to have the same emphasis in the title. Also, it is not really an introduction to pathology, since the basic pathologic processes are not discussed, but rather clinical pathologic illustrations are used in each chapter.
Assessment:This is a well written, well produced, high quality textbook. Its visual approach to the topic is most valuable and is of great help for students studying this material for the first time. There are numerous other texts of histology, but the unique visual approach of this one will make it a valuable addition to a library.

Part 1—Basic Tissues and Integrated Cell Biology

1. Epithelium

2. Epithelial Glands

3. Cell Signaling

4. Connective Tissue

5. Osteogenesis

6. Blood and Hematopoiesis

7. Muscle Tissue

8. Nervous Tissue

9. Sensory Organs: Vision and Hearing

Part 2—Organ Systems: Protection of the Body

10. Immune-Lymphatic System

11. Integumentary System

Part 3—Organ Systems; Blood Circulatory Systems

12. Cardiovascular System

13. Respiratory System

14. Urinary System

Part 4—Organ Systems: Alimentary System

15. Upper Digestive System

16. Lower Digestive System

17. Digestive Glands

Part 5—Organ Systems: Endocrine System

18. Neuroendocrine system

19. Endocrine system

Part 6—Organ Systems: Reproductive System

20. Spermatogenesis

21. Sperm Transport and Maturation

22. Follicle Development and Menstrual Cycle

23. Fertilization, Placentation, and Lactation