Ryan Jennings

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Introduction Copyright Disclaimer Chapter 1: The Cell Chapter 1: The Cell Keywords Overview Cell Membrane Nucleus and Nuclear Structures Endoplasmic Reticulum Golgi Apparatus Degradation Organelles Mitochondria Cytoskeleton and Filaments Cell Inclusions Cell Division Chapter 2: Epithelium Chapter 2: Epithelium Keywords Overview Morphological Classification of Epithelia Classification by number of layers of cells Classification by shape of the cells at the free surface Classification by function of epithelium Modifications to epithelium Chapter 3: Connective Tissue Chapter 3: Connective Tissue Keywords Overview The Fiber Component Ground Substance The Cellular Component Organization of Connective Tissue Cartilage Chapter 4: Muscle Chapter 4: Muscle Keywords Overview Skeletal Muscle Cardiac muscle Smooth muscle Chapter 5: Bone Chapter 5: Bone, Cartilage, and Joints Keywords Overview Bone microanatomy Bone function Bone growth Cartilage microanatomy Tendons and joints Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System Keywords Overview Blood circulation Vascular tunics Arteries and arterioles Capillaries and sinusoids Venules and veins Lymphatic circulation Overview of the heart Chapter 7: Integument Chapter 7: Integument Keywords Overview Structure of the Epidermis Physiology of the Epidermis Additional Cells of the Epidermis Structure of the Dermis Dermal Adnexa - Follicles Dermal Adnexa - Sebaceous Glands Dermal Adnexa - Epitrichial (Apocrine) Glands and Eccrine Glands Hypodermis (subcutis, subcutaneous tissue) Specialized Anatomic Sites Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal System Chatper 8: Gastrointestinal System Keywords Overview Oral cavity General histologic anatomy of the tubular digestive tract Esophagus Stomach Stomach - Ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, cervids) Stomach - additional interspecies variations Small intestine Cecum and large intestine Chapter 9: Hepatobiliary System Chapter 9: Hepatobiliary System Keywords Overview Hepatic functions Cells of the liver Hepatic blood supply The biliary system Structural organization of the liver Chapter 10: Respiratory System Chapter 10: Respiratory System Keywords Overview Air conduction: Nasal cavity, Paranasal sinuses, and Vomeronasal Organ Air conduction: Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi and Bronchioles Air conduction: Terminal bronchioles, Respiratory bronchioles and Alveolar ducts Gas exchange: Alveoli Pleura Pulmonary blood supply Chapter 11: Urinary system Chapter 11: Urinary system Keywords Overview and Anatomy The Glomerulus Renal tubules: Mechanisms of reabsorption Proximal tubules Loop of Henle Distal convoluted tubule Collecting ducts Papillary ducts The renal interstitium The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Renal blood supply Urine elimination Chapter 12: Male Reproductive System Chapter 12: Male Reproductive System Keywords Overview Development and structure of the gonads and tubular genitalia The testes Male tubular genitalia Male accessory sex glands Male genital ligaments Male external genitalia Chapter 13: Female Reproductive System Chapter 13: Female Reproductive System Keywords Overview Gonadal development Development of tubular genitalia The ovary Female tubular genitalia Female genital ligaments Female external genitalia Avian female reproductive tract The mammary gland Chapter 14: The Eye Chapter 14: The Eye Keywords Overview Fibrous Tunic Vascular Tunic Nervous Tunic Vision The Lens The Vitreous Optic Nerve Epilogue and Acknowledgements Appendix 1: General Principles of Histotechnology Appendix 2: Histological Staining Methods Appendix 3: Measurement for Microscopy