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Types of tissues
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Introduction to cells and tissues
Cells are the building blocks of the human body. They work together to form what we know as tissues, the main focus in histology.
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Cells and tissuesOverview of the main cellular components and tissues.
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Eukaryotic cellOverview of the cell and its contents.
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Epithelial tissue
Epithelia forms the cellular covering of internal and external surfaces of the body, including the lining of vessels and cavities.
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Surface epitheliumStructures and types of surface epithelia.
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Glandular epitheliumOverview of the intraepithelial glands and related structures.
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Connective tissue
Connective tissue connects the other tissues of the body and provides structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs.
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Loose connective tissueDifferent types of loose connective tissue and related structures.
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Dense connective tissueOverview of the dense connective tissue.
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Reticular connective tissueAppearance and features of the reticular connective tissue.
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Cartilage and bone
In this chapter we will explore the histological features of bones and cartilages which are special forms of connective tissue.
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FibrocartilageFibrocartilage is a variety of cartilage that contains visible type I collagen fibers.
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Hyaline cartilageThis type of cartilage has a glassy appearance.
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Elastic cartilageElastic cartilage is characterized by the presence of abundant elastic fibers.
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Bone tissueBone is the basic unit of the human skeletal system.
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Bone tissue formationHistological appearance of the bone tissue formation
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Muscle tissue
Muscle tissue contracts in order to produce movement of the body parts. There are three types: skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissue.
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Skeletal muscleThis type of tissue is responsible for the voluntary movements of our bones.
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Smooth muscleForms part of the wall of blood vessels and hollow internal organs.
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Cardiac muscleInvoluntary type of muscle tissue which forms the myocardium.
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Nervous tissue
Neurons and glial cells are the main components of the central and the peripheral nervous system.
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NeuronsExploration of the structure and classification of neurons.
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Peripheral nervesHistological appearance of the peripheral nerves
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Ganglia of the nervous systemGroup of neurons organised and located outside the central nervous system.
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