Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow
3 Blood, haematopoiesis and bone marrow Introduction Blood is a suspension of cells in fluid. It is circulated around the body by the heart and, as a result of this…
Skeletal tissues
10 Skeletal tissues Introduction The skeletal system is formed from highly specialised types of supporting/connective tissue. The tissues are made up of collagen and acellular matrix, as well as the…
Circulatory system
8 Circulatory system Introduction The circulatory system mediates continuous movement of all body fluids, its principal functions being the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues as well as…
Immune system
11 Immune system Introduction All living tissues are subject to the constant threat of invasion by disease-producing foreign agents and microorganisms (pathogens) i.e. bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and multicellular parasites…
Supporting/connective tissues
4 Supporting/connective tissues 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…
Endocrine system
17 Endocrine system Introduction The endocrine system is responsible for the synthesis and secretion of chemical messengers known as hormones. Hormones may be disseminated throughout the body by the bloodstream,…
Liver and pancreas
15 Liver and pancreas Liver and Biliary System The liver, like the pancreas, develops embryologically as a glandular outgrowth of the primitive foregut. The major functions of the liver may…
Respiratory system
12 Respiratory system Introduction Respiration is a term used to describe two different but interrelated processes: cellular respiration and mechanical respiration. Cellular respiration is the series of intracellular biochemical processes…
Oral tissues
13 Oral tissues Introduction The digestive process commences in the oral cavity with the ingestion, fragmentation and moistening of food but, in addition to its digestive role, the oral cavity…
Male reproductive system
18 Male reproductive system Introduction The male reproductive system is responsible for the production of spermatozoa and their delivery into the female reproductive tract and may be divided into four…
