Table of Contents

PART I THE CELL
1. Cell structure and function
2. Cell cycle and replication

PART II BASIC TISSUE TYPES
3. Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow
4. Supporting/connective tissues
5. Epithelial tissues
6. Muscle
7. Nervous tissues

PART III 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. Endocrine system
18. Male reproductive system
19. Female reproductive system
20. Central nervous system
21. Special sense organs

PART IV APPENDICES
1: Introduction to microscopy
2: Notes on staining techniques
3: Glossary of terms

About the Author

Sylvia Wright is a Consultant Pathologist, NHS Greater Glasgow &Clyde, Sylvia also worked on the 6th edition of Wheater's Pathology.