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Essentials of Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States

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ISBN-10: 0781770874

ISBN-13: 9780781770873

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Carol Mattson Porth, Kathryn J. Gaspard, Glenn Matfin

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This all-new reference provides students with a solid basis in pathophysiological health concepts and disease processes without promoting rote memorization.
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List price: $99.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 2/24/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1184
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 5.038
Language: English

Introduction to Pathophysiology
Cell and Tissue Function
Cell Structure and Function
Functional Components of the Cell
Cell Metabolism and Energy Sources
Cell Membrane Transport, Signal Transduction, and Generation of Membrane Potentials
Body Tissues
Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging
Cellular Responses to Stress
Cell Injury and Death
Cellular Aging
Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Genetic Control of Cell Function
Chromosomes
Patterns of Inheritance
Gene Technology
Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders
Disorders Due to Environmental Influences
Prenatal Diagnosis
Neoplasia: A Disorder of Cell Proliferation and Differentiation
Concepts of Cell Growth
Benign and Malignant Neoplasms
Etiology of Cancer
Clinical Manifestations
Diagnosis and Treatment
Childhood Cancers
Integrative Body Functions
Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Composition and Compartmental Distribution of Body Fluids
Sodium and Water Balance
Potassium Balance
Calcium and Magnesium Balance
Acid-Base Balance
Stress and Adaptation
Stress and Adaptation
Disorders of the Stress Response
Alterations in Body Nutrition
Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Metabolism
Overnutrition and Obesity
Undernutrition
Hematopoietic Function
Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissue
Non-neoplastic Disorders of White Blood Cells
Neoplastic Disorders of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Origin
Alterations in Hemostasis
Mechanisms of Hemostasis
Hypercoagulability States
Bleeding Disorders
The Red Blood Cell and Alterations in Oxygen Transport
The Red Blood Cell
Anemia
Polycythemia
Age-Related Changes in Red Blood Cells
Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Infectious Diseases
Mechanisms of Infection
Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
Bioterrorism and Emerging Global Infectious Diseases
The Immune Response
The Immune System
Effector Responses of the Immune System
Developmental Aspects of the Immune System
Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Fever
The Inflammatory Response
Tissue Repair and Wound Healing
Temperature Regulation and Fever
Alterations in the Immune Response
Hypersensitivity Disorders
Autoimmune Disease
Transplantation Immunopathology
Immunodeficiency Disorders
Circulatory Function
Control of Cardiovascular Function
Organization of the Circulatory System
Principles of Blood Flow
The Heart as a Pump
Blood Vessels and the Peripheral Circulation
Autonomic Nervous System Control of Circulatory Function
Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
Blood Vessel Structure and Function
Disorders of the Arterial Circulation
Disorders of Arterial Blood Pressure
Disorders of the Venous Circulation
Disorders of Cardiac Function
Disorders of the Pericardium
Coronary Heart Disease
Myocardial and Endocardial Diseases
Valvular Heart Disease
Heart Disease in Infants and Children
Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock
Heart Failure
Circulatory Failure (Shock)
Circulatory Failure in Children and the Elderly
Respiratory Function
Control of Respiratory Function
Structural Organization of the Respiratory System
Exchange of Gases Between the Atmosphere and the Lungs
Exchange and Transport of Gases
Control of Breathing
Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasia, and Childhood Disorders
Respiratory Tract Infections
Cancer of the Lung
Respiratory Disorders in Children
Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
Disorders of Lung Inflation
Obstructive Airway Disorders
Chronic Interstitial Lung Diseases
Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
Respiratory Failure
Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
Control of Kidney Function
Kidney Structure and Function
Tests of Renal Function
Disorders of Renal Function
Congenital Disorders of the Kidneys
Obstructive Disorders
Urinary Tract Infections
Disorders of Glomerular Function
Tubulointerstitial Disorders
Neoplasms
Renal Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Renal Failure in Children and Elderly Persons
Disorders of Urine Elimination
Control of Urine Elimination
Alterations in Bladder Function
Cancer of the Bladder
Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Function
Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Structure and Organization of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Innervation and Motility
Hormonal and Secretory Function
Digestion and Absorption
Anorexia, Nausea, and Vomiting
Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Disorders of the Esophagus
Disorders of the Stomach
Disorders of the Small and Large Intestines
Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
The Liver and Hepatobiliary System
Disorders of Hepatic and Biliary Function
Disorders of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas
Endocrine System
Organization and Control of the Endocrine System
The Endocrine System
Disorders of Endocrine Function
General Aspects of Altered Endocrine Function
Pituitary and Growth Disorders
Thyroid Disorders
Disorders of Adrenal Cortical Function
Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome
Hormonal Control of Glucose, Fat, and Protein Metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus
Nervous System
Organization and Control of Neural Function
Nervous Tissue Cells
Nerve Cell Communication
Developmental Organization of the Nervous System
Spinal Cord and Brain
The Autonomic Nervous System
Disorders of Somatosensory Function and Pain
Organization and Control of Somatosensory Function
Pain
Alterations in Pain Sensitivity and Special Types of Pain
Headache
Pain in children and Older Adults
Disorders of Neuromuscular Function
Organization and Control of Motor Function
Skeletal Muscle, Neuromuscular Junction, and Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum Disorders
Upper Motor Neuron Disorders
Disorders of Brain Function
Mechanisms and Manifestations of Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Disease
Infections and Brain Tumors
Seizure Disorders
Dementias
Disorders of Special Sensory Function: Vision, Hearing, and Vestibular Function
The Eye and Disorders of Vision
The Ear and Disorders of Auditory Function
Disorders of Vestibular Function
Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System
Physiologic Basis of Male Reproductive Function
Disorders of the Penis, the Scrotum and Testes, and the Prostate
Disorders in Childhood and Aging Changes
Disorders of the Female Genitourinary System
Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Disorders of the Female Reproductive Organs
Menstrual Disorders
Disorders of the Breast
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Infections of the External Genitalia
Vaginal Infections
Urogenital-Systemic Infections
Musculoskeletal Function
Structure and Function of the Skeletal System
Characteristics of Skeletal Tissue
Skeletal Structures
Disorders of the Skeletal System: Trauma, Infection, and Childhood Disorders
Injury and Trauma of Musculoskeletal Structures
Infections and Osteonecrosis
Neoplasms
Skeletal Disorders in Children
Disorders of the Skeletal System: Metabolic and Rheumatic Disorders
Metabolic Bone Disease
Rheumatic Disorders
Rheumatic Diseases in Children and the Elderly
Integumentary Function
Structure and Function of the Skin
Structure of the Skin
Manifestations of Skin Disorders
Disorders of the Skin
Primary Disorders of the Skin
Ultraviolet Radiation, Thermal, and Pressure Injury
Nevi and Skin Cancers
Age-Related Skin Manifestations
Glossary
Laboratory Values
Index