1 Histology & Its Methods of Study
Preparation of Tissues for Study
Visualizing Specific Molecules
Interpretation of Structures in Tissue Sections
Components of the Nucleus
Stem Cells & Tissue Renewal
Characteristic Features of Epithelial Cells
Specializations of the Apical Cell Surface
Transport Across Epithelia
Renewal of Epithelial Cells
Cells of Connective Tissue
Types of Connective Tissue
Cartilage Formation, Growth, & Repair
Bone Growth, Remodeling, & Repair
9 Nerve Tissue & the Nervous System
Development of Nerve Tissue
Glial Cells & Neuronal Activity
Peripheral Nervous System
Neural Plasticity & Regeneration
Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
11 The Circulatory System
Tissues of the Vascular Wall
Lymphatic Vascular System
Stem Cells, Growth Factors, & Differentiation
Maturation of Erythrocytes
Maturation of Granulocytes
Maturation of Agranulocytes
14 The Immune System & Lymphoid Organs
Innate & Adaptive Immunity
Cells of Adaptive Immunity
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
General Structure of the Digestive Tract
16 Organs Associated with the Digestive Tract
Biliary Tract & Gallbladder
17 The Respiratory System
Lung Vasculature & Nerves
Renal Function: Filtration, Secretion, & Reabsorption
Ureters, Bladder, & Urethra
Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
Diffuse Neuroendocrine System
21 The Male Reproductive System
22 The Female Reproductive System
Major Events of Fertilization
Embryonic Implantation, Decidua, & the Placenta
23 The Eye & Ear: Special Sense Organs
Eyes: The Photoreceptor System
Ears: The Vestibuloauditory System
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