Histology and Cell Biology An Introduction to Pathology

This concise, expertly illustrated textbook of histology and cell biology introduces the study of pathology through an examination of altered cell and tissue function. Over 650 full-color illustrations are designed to not only illustrate key ideas, but also to provide a complete, visual review of a particular concept or topic. In addition to its clinical orientation and excellent art program, this unique text includes student-friendly Learning Objectives, summary tables, and boxes. Readers will find coverage of basic tissues and integrated cell biology, followed by topics divided by organ systems: blood circulatory systems; the alimentary system; the endocrine system; and the reproductive system.Highly visual approach - (500 line diagrams and 150 color photomicrographs)Each line diagram tells a story and serves as an excellent review - text is kept brief and to the pointIncludes clinical disease discussions and discussion of pathologyLearning Objectives, Summary Tables and BoxesLevel appropriate for both medical and allied health studentsClinical correlations throughout