Essentials of pathophysiology : concepts of altered health states

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003. — 915 р. Cell Structure and Function Edward W. Carroll Tissue Adaptation and Injury Genetic Control of Cell Function Edward W. Carroll Genetic and Congenital Disorders Alterations in Cell Growth and Replication: Neoplasia Alterations in Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance Stress and Adaptation Mary Pat Kunert The Immune Response Cynthia V. Sommer Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Fever Cynthia V. Sommer, Carol M. Porth Alterations in the Immune Response Carol M. Porth, Kathleen Sweeney Alterations in White Blood Cells Kathryn Ann Caudell, Kathryn J. Gaspard Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation Kathryn J. Gaspard Alterations in Red Blood Cells Kathryn J. Gaspard Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System Alterations in Blood Flow Alterations in Blood Pressure Alterations in Cardiac Function Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock Candace Hennessy, Carol M. Porth Structure and Function of the Respiratory System Alterations in Respiratory Function: Infectious Disorders and Neoplasia Alterations in Respiratory Function: Disorders of Gas Exchange Control of Kidney Function Alterations in Renal Function Renal Failure Alterations in Urine Elimination Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function Alterations in Hepatobiliary Function Alterations in Body Nutrition Joan Pleuss Organization and Control of the Endocrine System Glenn Matfin, Safak Guven, Julie A. Kuenzi Alterations in Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Function Glenn Matfin, Safak Guven, Julie A. Kuenzi Diabetes Mellitus Safak Guven, Julie A. Kuenzi, Glenn Matfin Alterations in the Male Reproductive System Alterations in the Female Reproductive System Patricia McCowen Mehring Sexually Transmitted Diseases Patricia McCowen Mehring Organization and Control of the Nervous System Edward W. Carroll, Robin L. Curtis Alterations in Brain Function Diane Book Alterations in Neuromuscular Function Carol M. Porth, Robin L. Curtis Pain Elizabeth C. Devine Alterations in Special Sensory Function Edward W. Carroll, Susan A. Fontana Structure and Function of the Skeletal System Alterations in the Skeletal System: Trauma, Infection, and Developmental Disorders Kathleen E. Gunta Alterations in the Skeletal System: Metabolic and Rheumatoid Disorders Debra Bancroft Rizzo, Kathleen E. Gunta Alterations in Skin Function and Integrity Covers concept-based information about the disease processes. Concise, full-color format with abundant illustrations. Addresses only the must-know information. Relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes involved in pathogenesis and those that result from disease This all-new reference provides students with a solid basis in pathophysiological health concepts and disease processes without promoting rote memorization