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Pathophysiology : The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

by: McCance, Kathryn

Pathophysiology : The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

by: McCance, Kathryn

ISBN 13:
9780815194811
ISBN 10:
0815194811
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 10/01/1997
Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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As the leading pathophysiology textbook for over a decade, this outstanding resource boasts comprehensive coverage, complete and separate treatment of pediatric pathophysiology, a clear writing style, and numerous full-color illustrations. In its new 4"th" edition, this authoritative classic features extensively revised and updated content, more illustrations, and a greatly enhanced full-color design.

PART ONE CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CELLS AND TISSUES

(379)

UNIT 1 THE CELL

(113)

1 Cellular Biology

(43)

2 Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

(38)

3 The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

(32)

UNIT II GENES AND GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION

114

(60)

4 Genes and Genetic Diseases

114

(39)

5 Genes, Environment, and Common Diseases

153

(21)

UNIT III MECHANISMS OF SELF-DEFENSE

174

(130)

6 Immunity

174

(31)

7 Inflammation

205

(32)

8 Infection and Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

237

(49)

9 Stress and Disease

286

(18)

UNIT IV CELLULAR PROLIFERATION: CANCER

304

(76)

10 Biology of Cancer

304

(46)

11 Tumor Invasion and Metastasis

350

(23)

12 Cancer in Children

373

(7)

PART TWO PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS

380

UNIT V THE NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM

380

(245)

13 Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

380

(42)

14 Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

422

(38)

15 Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

460

(50)

16 Alterations of Neurologic Function

510

(64)

17 Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

574

(17)

18 Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

591

(34)

UNIT VI THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

625

(82)

19 Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

625

(31)

20 Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

656

(51)

UNIT VII THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

707

(138)

21 Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

707

(36)

22 Alterations of the Reproductive Systems

743

(69)

23 Sexually Transmitted Infections

812

(33)

UNIT VIII THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM

845

(123)

24 Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

845

(33)

25 Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

878

(21)

26 Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

899

(36)

27 Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

935

(33)

UNIT IX THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS

968

(163)

28 Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

968

(56)

29 Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

1024

(69)

30 Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

1093

(38)

UNIT X THE PULMONARY SYSTEM

1131

(90)

31 Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

1131

(27)

32 Alterations of Pulmonary Function

1158

(43)

33 Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

1201

(20)

UNIT XI THE RENAL AND UROLOGIC SYSTEMS

1221

(67)

34 Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

1221

(23)

35 Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

1244

(29)

36 Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

1273

(15)

UNIT XII THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

1288

(117)

37 Structure and Function of the Digestive System

1288

(34)

38 Alterations of Digestive Function

1322

(58)

39 Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

1380

(25)

UNIT XIII THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

1405

(112)

40 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

1405

(30)

41 Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

1435

(51)

42 Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

1486

(31)

UNIT XIV THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

1517

(53)

43 Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

1517

(38)

44 Alterations of the Integument in Children

1555

(15)

UNIT XV MULTIPLE INTERACTING SYSTEMS

1570

45 Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

1570

(32)

46 Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

1602

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