Gallery
This gallery allows for quick browsing of microscope slides in each chapter. Although the slides lack descriptions, you can still identify individual features using the dropdown list in the upper right corner of the image.
It is an effective method for evaluating your ability to recognize tissues and their structures. Moving the pointer over a thumbnail reveals the tissue name(s) and type of staining.
Cells and Tissues
Tissues are classified into four basic types: epithelium, connective tissue (includes cartilage, bone and blood), muscle, and nervous tissue.
Organ Systems
Organs are assembled from the four basic types of tissues and have cells with specialized functions.
