Introduction The epithelia (singular: epithelium ) are a diverse group of tissues that include both surface epithelia and solid organs . Surface epithelia cover or line all body surfaces, cavities and tubes and form the interface between different biological compartments.…
Introduction Supporting/connective tissue is the term applied to tissues which provide general structure, mechanical strength, space filling (sculpting body shape), and physical and metabolic support for more specialised tissues. Connective tissues usually have three structural properties with corresponding construction materials:…
Introduction Blood is a suspension of cells in fluid. It is circulated around the body by the heart and, as a result of this circulation, blood serves as the transport vehicle for gases, nutrients, waste products, cells and hormones. The…
Introduction The development of a single fertilised egg cell to form a complex multicellular organism involves cellular replication, growth and progressive specialisation ( differentiation ) for a variety of functions. The fertilised egg ( zygote ) divides by a process…
Introduction to the Cell Histology is the study of normal cells and tissues, mainly using microscopes. This book describes the histology of normal human tissues, although much of the material applies to other mammals and, indeed, non-mammals. Structure and function…