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Body systems
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Cardiovascular system
In this chapter we will describe the microscopic appearance of the blood and the histological features of the cardiovascular system.
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BloodMicroscopic appearance of the blood.
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Bone marrowHistological features of the bone marrow
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Blood vesselsClose up view of an artery and a vein in cross-section.
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Arteries and veinsGeneral histological features of the arteries and veins
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HeartDetailed microscopic anatomy of the heart.
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Nervous system
In this chapter we will describe the microscopic appearance of the various parts of the brain and the spinal cord.
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Cerebral cortex IThe different layers and cell types of the cerebral cortex.
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Cerebral cortex IIThe layers and cell types of the cerebral cortex, as seen under the microscope.
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Hippocampal regionMicroscopic anatomy of the hippocampal region.
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CerebellumHistological features of the cerebellar cortex and white matter.
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Medulla oblongataCross-sectional histology of the medulla oblongata.
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Spinal cordTake a look at the cross-sectional slice of the spinal cord under the microscope.
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EarTake a look at the inner ear under the microscope.
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RetinaTake a look at the layers and cells of the retina as seen in cross section and in histological slides under the microscope.
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Retina IIDifferent layers of the retina as seen under the microscope.
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Cornea and ciliary bodyHistological features of the cornea and ciliary body.
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Eyelid and conjunctivaCharacteristics of the eyelid and conjunctiva under the microscope.
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Integumentary system
In this chapter we will explore the histological features of the parts of the integumentary system.
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SkinGeneral histology of the skin.
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Sweat glandsHistological appearance of the sweat glands.
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Peripheral mechanoreceptorsHistology of the peripheral mechanoreceptors.
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Scalp and hairHistological features of the scalp and hair.
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Musculoskeletal system
The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, and movement to the body. In this chapter we will learn the special histological features of this system.
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TendonA close look at the structure of a tendon and its tendon sheath.
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Motor unitA close look at a motor unit, its motor neuron and skeletal muscle fibers.
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Urinary system
Histological features of the urinary organs.
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KidneyHave a thorough look at the microscopic structure of the kidney and its cell types.
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NephronA close look at a nephron and its associated blood vessels.
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Renal corpuscle and juxtaglomerular apparatusA close look at the blood filtering unit of the kidney.
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UretersMicroscopic anatomy of the ureter.
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Urethra and bladderMicroscopic anatomy of the urethra and urinary bladder.
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Endocrine system
In this chapter we will explore the histological features of the endocrine glands.
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Parathyroid glandCharacteristics of the parathyroid gland at the microscopic level.
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Thyroid glandTake a thorough look at the histological appearance of the thyroid gland.
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Suprarenal (adrenal) glandMicroscopic anatomy of the suprarenal cortex and medulla.
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Digestive system
Cells and tissues of the digestive system.
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Tongue and epiglottisHistological properties of the tongue and epiglottis.
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Gingiva and teethTake a closer look at the microscopic anatomy of the gingiva (gums) and teeth.
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Parotid glandHistology of the human's largest salivary gland.
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Sublingual glandDistinguishing histological characteristics of the sublingual gland.
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Submandibular glandDistinguishing histological characteristics of the submandibular gland.
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EsophagusHistological features of the esophagus.
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StomachHave a thorough look at stomach under the microscope.
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PancreasMicroscopic anatomy of the exocrine and endocrine pancreas.
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DuodenumHistological features of the duodenum.
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JejunumGeneral and distinctive histological features of the jejunum.
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ColonDistinctive features of the different parts of the colon under the microscope.
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IleumTake a look at the distinguishing characteristics of the Ileum under the microscope.
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LiverHave a thorough look at the body's largest compound gland under the microscope.
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GallbladderHistological features of the gallbladder.
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AppendixHistological characteristics of the appendix.
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Lymphatic system
The lymphatic system consists of groups of cells, tissues, and organs that react to the presence of potentially harmful substances.
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Lymph nodeMicroscopic anatomy details of a lymph node.
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Palatine tonsilDistinctive histological hallmarks of the palatine tonsils.
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Pharyngeal tonsilDistinguishing features of the pharyngeal tonsil under the microscope.
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ThymusHistological structure and features of the thymus.
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SpleenHistology of the largest lymphoid organ of the human body.
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Male reproductive system
Histological features of the organs of the male reproductive system.
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TestisMicroscopic structure of the testis.
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EpididymisHistological features of the epididymis.
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Spermatic cordDifferent components of the spermatic cord under the microscope.
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PenisCross-sectional microscopic anatomy of the human penis.
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ProstateTake a thorough look at the prostate under the microscope.
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Female reproductive system
Histological features of the female reproductive organs.
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BreastTake a thorough look at the histology of the mammary glands.
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OvaryTake a closer look at the ovaries under the microscope.
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Oviducts (Fallopian tubes)Microscopic structure of the Fallopian tubes.
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Uterus: Secretory phaseTake a closer look at the histology of the uterus during the secretory phase.
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Uterus: Early proliferative phaseHistology of the uterus during early stages of the proliferative phase.
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Uterus: Midproliferative phaseHistology of the uterus during the midproliferative phase.
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Uterus: Late proliferative phaseHistology of the uterus during late stages of the proliferative phase.
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Cervix uteriHistological features of the cervix of uterus.
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PlacentaHistological appearance of the placenta under the microscope.
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Early ectopic pregnancyTake a look at the tubal pregnancy under the microscope.
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