Chapter 39 Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus Objectives 1. Describe the natural habitats of Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus. 2. List the two ways in which S. moniliformis is transmitted to humans….
Chapter 30 Pasteurella and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of Pasteurella spp. and the additional organisms included in this chapter. 2. Describe the epidemiology associated with human infections caused…
Chapter 1 Microbial Taxonomy Objectives 1. Define classification, identification, species, genus, and binomial nomenclature. 2. Properly use binomial nomenclature in the identification of microorganisms, including syntax, capitalization, and punctuation. 3. Identify a microorganism’s…
19 Female reproductive system Introduction The female reproductive system has six major functions: • Production of female gametes, the ova, by the process of oogenesis • Reception of male gametes, the spermatozoa…
14 Gastrointestinal tract Introduction The function of the gastrointestinal system is to break down food for absorption into the body. This process occurs in five main phases: ingestion, fragmentation, digestion,…
5 Epithelial tissues 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,…
7 Nervous tissues Introduction The nervous system provides rapid and precise communication between different parts of the body via the action of specialised nerve cells called neurones. These highly specialised…
20 Central nervous system The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord and is composed of neurones, neuronal processes, supporting cells of the CNS (glial cells)…
1 Cell structure and function 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,…
