Understanding Pathophysiology - E-Book

- NEW! Chapter on Epigenetics gives students knowledge and insight into key processes that influence normal and abnormal cell growth and development.- NEW! Streamlined tables and flowcharts make information easier to access.- NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology.- NEW! Additional content on rare diseases gives students a more comprehensive understanding of conditions that affect the human body.- NEW! Division of Alterations of the Reproductive Systems chapter will now cover male and female reproductive systems in separate chapters.- NEW! 25 additional illustrations bring key concepts to life.

Sue E. Huether, RN, PhD

FrontmatterIntroduction to PathophysiologyPART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGYUnit 1: The Cell1. Cellular Biology2. Genes and Genetic Diseases 3. Epigenetics and Disease (NEW)4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology 5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and BasesUnit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing7. Adaptive Immunity8.  Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense9. Stress and DiseaseUnit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer10. Biology of Cancer11. Cancer Epidemiology12. Cancer in Children and AdolescentsPART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASESUnit 4: The Neurologic System13. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System14. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function15. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function16. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction17. Alterations of Neurologic Function in ChildrenUnit 5: The Endocrine System18. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation19. Alterations of Hormonal RegulationUnit 6: The Hematologic System20. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System21. Alterations in Hematologic Function22. Alterations of Hematologic Function in ChildrenUnit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems23. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems24. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function25. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in ChildrenUnit 8: The Pulmonary System26. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System27. Alterations of Pulmonary Function28. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in ChildrenUnit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems29. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems30. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function31. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in ChildrenUnit 10: The Reproductive Systems32. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems33. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System34. Alterations of the Male Reproductive SystemUnit 11: The Digestive System35. Structure and Function of the Digestive System36. Alterations of Digestive Function37. Alterations in Digestive Function in ChildrenUnit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems38. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System39. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function40. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children41. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument42. Alterations of the Integument in ChildrenGlossaryIndexAppendix: Common Laboratory Values 

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