Understanding Pathophysiology - With CD - 3rd edition

Summary: Understanding Pathophysiology provides students with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and explains the processes of specific diseases in an easy-to-read, consistent format. The most current information on the mechanisms, manifestations, and treatments of disease are clearly and concisely presented. Accessible writing, numerous illustrations in full-color, and complete and separate treatment of pediatric pathophysiology are the hallmarks of this popular and respe ...show morected text. The new third edition features extensively revised and updated content and an enhanced art program. The book is divided into two parts. Part One presents the general principles of pathophysiology, including cell injury and repair; genetics; fluids and electrolytes, acids and bases; immunity, inflammation, and infection; stress; and cancer. Part Two is organized by body system, and for each system it covers normal anatomy and physiology, alterations of function in adults, and alterations of function in children.

Key Features

• Complete but concise coverage provides a thorough discussion of general pathophysiology and specific disease processes.
• Outstanding full-color art program illustrates normal anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and clinical manifestations of disease.
• Pediatric content is presented in 9 separate chapters to provide thorough coverage of how disease processes specifically affect children.
• Health Alert boxes present brief discussions of new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, treatments, or other developments related to health or specific diseases.
• Quick Check questions appear at the end of major sections of text and are designed to promote critical thinking. Suggested answers to the questions are found on the CD companion included with the text.
• Risk Factor boxes illustrate how certain risk factors are associated with specific diseases.
• Did You Understand? chapter summaries provide students with a comprehensive review of the major concepts presented in each chapter.
• Aging content is identified with a special icon within the adult chapters.
• Algorithms are used throughout the text to illustrate normal and compensatory physiology and pathophysiology.
• Key terms are boldface in text and listed with page numbers at the end of each chapter for easy reference and chapter review.

• Approximately 250 new full-color drawings have been added.
• An Introduction to Pathophysiology included in the front matter defines pathophysiology--and related terms such as etiology and epidemiology--and explains why it is important.
• Extensive updates, based on the most current research, have been made throughout the book.
• To reflect the latest developments, the Biology of Cancer chapter has been completely rewritten.
• Several chapters, including Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases and Alterations of the Reproductive Systems have been extensively edited.

Edition/Copyright: 3RD 04
Cover: Hardback
Publisher: C.V. Mosby Co.
Published: 10/24/2003
International: No

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Unit I The Cell

1 Cellular Biology
2 Genes and Genetic Diseases
3 Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology
4 Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Unit II Mechanisms of Self-Defense

5 Immunity
6 Inflammation
7 Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immunodeficiencies
8 Stress and Disease

Unit III Cellular Proliferation: Cancer

9 Biology of Cancer
10 Tumor Spread in Adults and Cancer in Children

Unit IV The Neurologic System

11 Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
12 Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function
13 Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction
14 Alterations of Neurologic Function
15 Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Unit V The Endocrine System

16 Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
17 Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Unit VI The Hematologic System

18 Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
19 Alterations of Hematologic Function
20 Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Unit VII The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

21 Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
22 Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
23 Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Unit VIII The Pulmonary System

24 Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
25 Alterations of Pulmonary Function
26 Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Unit IX The Renal and Urologic Systems

27 Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
28 Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
29 Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Unit X The Reproductive Systems

30 Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
31 Alterations of the Reproductive Systems Including Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Unit XI The Digestive System

32 Structure and Function of the Digestive System
33 Alterations of Digestive Function
34 Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Unit XII The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

35 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
36 Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
37 Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
38 Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
39 Alterations of the Integument in Children

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