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AN70.1-AN71.2 | Introduction to Glands & Lymphoid tissue

Learning Objectives

  • Identify exocrine glands and distinguish between serous, mucous, and mixed acini under the microscope (AN70.1)
  • Identify lymphoid tissue and describe the microanatomy of lymph node, spleen, thymus, and tonsil with structure-function correlation (AN70.2)
  • Identify bone histology and classify types with structure-function correlation (AN71.1)
  • Identify cartilage and describe its types with structure-function correlation (AN71.2)

INSTRUCTIONS

Work through each section. This is a dense topic — pace yourself. Use the self-check questions after each major section. The glossary at the end consolidates all key terms.

References

  • Difiore's Atlas of Histology, 12th ed. — Chapters 12, 14, 7
  • Ross & Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas, 8th ed.
  • NMC UG CBUC 2024, Competencies AN70.1–AN71.2