Endocrine system
7.1 Introduction The endocrine system is a collection of discrete organs and cells distributed throughout the body whose role is to maintain homeostasis among different organs of the body. They…
GENERAL
Nervous system
8.1 Introduction The nervous system of the mouse is similar to that of other mammals in being divided anatomically and functionally into the central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the…
Special senses
12.1 Background and development The embryonic development of the eye is similar in all species. The retina and pigment layers in the eye derive from neurectoderm, the lens and cornea…
Urinary system
5.1 Background and development The urinary system of the mouse comprises the paired kidneys, urinary bladder, paired ureters and urethra. The murine kidney demonstrates similar structures to those of other…
Musculoskeletal system
13.1 Background and development The mouse musculoskeletal system is fundamentally similar to that of other mammals with variations of the skeleton to accommodate rodent-specific features such as the head adaptations…
Cardiovascular system
4.1 Background and development The cardiovascular system of the mouse follows the standard pattern for most mammalian species and comprises the heart, blood vessels and lymphatics. The heart in all…
Integument and adipose tissue
10.1 Background and development The integumentary system in the mouse is similar to that of other mammals, consisting of the skin and its associated specialized structures (mammary tissue, hair and…
Practical approaches to reviewing and recording pathology data
2.1 Sample selection and trimming patterns In any experimental system there is a necessity for controls and defined protocols to ensure repeatable and valid results. Histology is no different from…
