Preface to the fifth edition. v
Preface to the first edition. vii
International advisory panel. ix
South Asia advisory panel. xi
Acknowledgements. xiii
Part 1 - The cell.
Ceil structure and function. 2
Cell cycle and replication. 33
Part 2 - Basic tissue types.
Blood. 46
Supporting/connective tissues. 65
Epithelial tissues. 82
Muscle 101
Nervous tissues. 122
Part 3 - Organ systems
Circulatory system. 152
Skin. 167
Skeletal tissues. 186
Immune system. 207
Respiratory system. 234
Oral tissues. 251
Gastrointestinal tract. 263
Liver and pancreas. 288
Urinary system. 302
Endocrine system. 328
Male reproductive system. 346
Female reproductive system. 359
Central nervous system. 392
Special sense organs. 400
Appendices
Appendix 1: Introduction to microscopy. 426
Appendix 2: Notes on staining techniques. 428
Appendix 3: Glossary of terms. 430
Index. 432