Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology

The <b>first text to integrate microscopic anatomy with cell biology, general pathology, and physiology</b>, <i>Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology, Sixth Edition</i>, continues to set the standard for studying today&rsquo;s rapidly evolving, molecular-oriented medicine. Drs. Abraham L. Kierszenbaum and Laura L. Tres present essential concepts in an <b>accessible, easy-to-understand manner</b>, with full-color illustrations, diagrams, photomicrographs, and pathology photos fully integrated on every page. Linking pathological conditions to basic sciences throughout, this award-winning text <b>helps you build a substantial clinical knowledge base</b> <b>while learning the structure and function of normal organs</b>.<ul><li>Provides <b>cover-to-cover updates throughout</b>, reflecting current terminology, basic science, and clinical concepts</li><li>Includes <b>new material at the beginning of each chapter</b> that assists you with the microscope as you first encounter the architectural complexity of tissues or organs</li><li>Includes <b>Primers in most chapters</b> that provide a practical, self-contained integration of histology, cell biology, and pathology, helping you understand the relationship between basic and clinical sciences</li><li>Contains <b>Essential Concepts at the end of each chapter</b> highlighting relevant issues—perfect for studying and reviewing for in-course and board examinations</li><li>Uses a light green background throughout the text to identify <b>essential concepts of histology</b>—a feature requested by both students and instructors to quickly locate which concepts are most important for beginning learners or when time is limited</li><li>Identifies <b>clinical terms</b> throughout the text and lists all <b>clinical boxes</b> in the table of contents for quick reference</li><li>Helps you understand the links between chapter concepts with <b>concept mapping animations</b> online, providing a dynamic supplement to in-class instruction</li><li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase. </b>The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud</li></ul>