Robbins Pathologic Basis of DiseasePresenting the latest edition of this popular, comprehensive and practical text of pathology. Written with great clarity for easy readability, this reference offers detailed discussions of genetic disorders, cellular injury and death, neoplasia, the skeletal system and soft tissue tumors, and much more. Completely revised and updated, this edition is even more user-friendly with the use of text boxes for key topics in each chapter and a new full-color design. Features 1200 excellent 4-color illustrations! |
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Page 497
... Muscle Cells Vascular smooth muscle cells are capable of many func- tions , including vasoconstriction and dilation in response to normal or pharmacologic stimuli ; synthesis of collagen , elastin , and proteoglycans ; elaboration of ...
... Muscle Cells Vascular smooth muscle cells are capable of many func- tions , including vasoconstriction and dilation in response to normal or pharmacologic stimuli ; synthesis of collagen , elastin , and proteoglycans ; elaboration of ...
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... muscle cell below . Principal features of the pattern of cross - striations are identified on the illustration ( X34,000 ) . ( Courtesy ... MUSCLE FIBER TYPES Action Enzyme content Lipids. 1272 Chapter 29 PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SKELETAL MUSCLE.
... muscle cell below . Principal features of the pattern of cross - striations are identified on the illustration ( X34,000 ) . ( Courtesy ... MUSCLE FIBER TYPES Action Enzyme content Lipids. 1272 Chapter 29 PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SKELETAL MUSCLE.
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... muscle is large numbers of atrophic fibers , often . only a few micrometers in diameter ( Fig . 29-9 ) . Figure 29-9 Spinal muscular atrophy with groups of atrophic muscle fibers resulting from denervation atrophy of muscle in early ...
... muscle is large numbers of atrophic fibers , often . only a few micrometers in diameter ( Fig . 29-9 ) . Figure 29-9 Spinal muscular atrophy with groups of atrophic muscle fibers resulting from denervation atrophy of muscle in early ...
Contents
GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 1 |
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Acute and Chronic Inflammation | 50 |
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