Understanding pathophysiology (4^th Ed.)

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.

PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGYUnit 1: The Cell1. Cellular Biology2. Genes and Genetic Diseases3. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology4. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and BasesUnit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense5. Innate Defenses: Inflammation6. Adaptive Immunity7. Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immune Deficiencies8. Stress and DiseaseUnit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer9. Biology of Cancer and Tumor Spread10. Cancer Epidemiology, Manifestations, and Treatment11. Cancer in ChildrenPART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASESUnit 4: The Neurologic System12. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System13. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function14. Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction15. Alterations of Neurologic Function16. Alterations of Neurologic Function in ChildrenUnit 5: The Endocrine System17. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation18. Alterations of Hormonal RegulationUnit 6: The Hematologic System19. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System20. Alterations of Hematologic Function21. Alterations of Hematologic Function in ChildrenUnit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems22. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems23. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function24. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in ChildrenUnit 8: The Pulmonary System25. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System26. Alterations of Pulmonary Function27. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in ChildrenUnit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems28. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems29. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function30. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in ChildrenUnit 10: The Reproductive Systems31. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems32. Alterations of the Reproductive Systems Including Sexually Transmitted InfectionsUnit 11: The Digestive System33. Structure and Function of the Digestive System34. Alterations of Digestive Function35. Alterations of Digestive Function in ChildrenUnit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems36. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System37. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function38. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children39. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument40. Alterations of the Integument in ChildrenGlossaryAppendix: Common Laboratory Values