Description
This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition offers complete coverage in clear and concise detail with extensive full-color illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy.
Product Details
Reference
37243
EAN13
9780323049900
ISBN
9780323049900
Data sheet
Publication date
2007
Issue number
4
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
1216
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 276
Weight (g)
2685
PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Unit 1: The Cell 1. Cellular Biology 2. Genes and Genetic Diseases 3. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology 4. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and BasesUnit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense 5. Innate Defenses: Inflammation 6. Adaptive Immunity 7. Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immune Deficiencies 8. Stress and DiseaseUnit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer 9. Biology of Cancer and Tumor Spread 10. Cancer Epidemiology, Manifestations, and Treatment 11. Cancer in ChildrenPART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES Unit 4: The Neurologic System 12. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System 13. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function 14. Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction 15. Alterations of Neurologic Function 16. Alterations of Neurologic Function in ChildrenUnit 5: The Endocrine System 17. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 18. Alterations of Hormonal RegulationUnit 6: The Hematologic System 19. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System 20. Alterations of Hematologic Function 21. Alterations of Hematologic Function in ChildrenUnit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 22. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 23. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function 24. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in ChildrenUnit 8: The Pulmonary System 25. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System 26. Alterations of Pulmonary Function 27. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in ChildrenUnit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems 28. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems 29. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function 30. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in ChildrenUnit 10: The Reproductive Systems 31. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems 32. Alterations of the Reproductive Systems Including Sexually Transmitted InfectionsUnit 11: The Digestive System 33. Structure and Function of the Digestive System 34. Alterations of Digestive Function 35. Alterations of Digestive Function in ChildrenUnit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems 36. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 37. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function 38. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children 39. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument 40. Alterations of the Integument in Children Glossary Appendix: Common Laboratory Values