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Essentials of Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States

by: Porth, Carol Mattson

Essentials of Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States

by: Porth, Carol Mattson

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9780781770873
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0781770874
Edition: 2nd
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Copyright: 02/24/2006
Publisher: LWW
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Pathophysiology can be a complex and intimidating subject, yet no text makes it easier to understand than the new edition of Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States.

Introduction to Pathophysiology

xxxi

UNIT I Cell and Tissue Function

Cell Structure and Function

(28)

Edward W. Carroll

Functional Components of the Cell

(6)

Cell Metabolism and Energy Sources

(4)

Cell Membrane Transport, Signal Transduction, and Generation of Membrane Potentials

(7)

Body Tissues

(11)

Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging

(16)

Cellular Responses to Stress

(5)

Cell Injury and Death

(8)

Cellular Aging

(3)

Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance

(16)

Edward W. Carroll

Genetic Control of Cell Function

(6)

Chromosomes

(3)

Patterns of Inheritance

(2)

Gene Technology

(5)

Genetic and Congenital Disorders

(18)

Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders

(10)

Disorders Due to Environmental Influences

(4)

Prenatal Diagnosis

(4)

Neoplasia: A Disorder of Cell Proliferation and Differentiation

(26)

Kerry Twite

Concepts of Cell Growth

(5)

Benign and Malignant Neoplasms

(5)

Etiology of Cancer

(6)

Clinical Manifestations

(1)

Diagnosis and Treatment

(5)

Childhood Cancers

101

(4)

UNIT II Integrative Body Functions

Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

105

(46)

Glenn Matfin

Carol M. Porth

Composition and Compartmental Distribution of Body Fluids

106

(7)

Sodium and Water Balance

113

(9)

Potassium Balance

122

(5)

Calcium and Magnesium Balance

127

(8)

Acid-Base Balance

135

(16)

Stress and Adaptation

151

(14)

Mary Pat Kunert

Stress and Adaptation

152

(7)

Disorders of the Stress Response

159

(6)

Alterations in Body Nutrition

165

(14)

Joan Pleuss

Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Metabolism

165

(5)

Overnutrition and Obesity

170

(3)

Undernutrition

173

(6)

UNIT III Hematopoietic Function

Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues

179

(18)

Kerry Twite

Kathryn J. Gaspard

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissue

179

(3)

Non-neoplastic Disorders of White Blood Cells

182

(3)

Neoplastic Disorders of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Origin

185

(12)

Alterations in Hemostasis

197

(14)

Kathryn J. Gaspard

Mechanisms of Hemostasis

197

(6)

Hypercoagulability States

203

(1)

Bleeding Disorders

204

(7)

The Red Blood Cell and Alterations in Oxygen Transport

211

(18)

Kathryn J. Gaspard

The Red Blood Cell

211

(5)

Anemia

216

(8)

Polycythemia

224

(1)

Age-Related Changes in Red Blood Cells

224

(5)

UNIT IV Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity

Mechanisms of Infectious Disease

229

(18)

Wm. Michael Dunne

Infectious Diseases

229

(7)

Mechanisms of Infection

236

(5)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases

241

(3)

Bioterrorism and Emerging Global Infectious Diseases

244

(3)

The Immune Response

247

(22)

Cynthia V. Sommer

The Immune System

247

(14)

Effector Responses of the Immune System

261

(5)

Developmental Aspects of the Immune System

266

(3)

Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Fever

269

(24)

Cynthia V. Sommer

Carol M. Porth

The Inflammatory Response

269

(9)

Tissue Repair and Wound Healing

278

(7)

Temperature Regulation and Fever

285

(8)

Alterations in the Immune Response

293

(26)

Carol M. Porth

Kathleen Sweeney

Hypersensitivity Disorders

293

(7)

Autoimmune Disease

300

(2)

Transplantation Immunopathology

302

(2)

Immunodeficiency Disorders

304

(15)

UNIT V Circulatory Function

Control of Cardiovascular Function

319

(26)

Glenn Matfin

Carol M. Porth

Organization of the Circulatory System

319

(2)

Principles of Blood Flow

321

(4)

The Heart as a Pump

325

(12)

Blood Vessels and the Peripheral Circulation

337

(6)

Autonomic Nervous System Control of Circulatory Function

343

(2)

Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure

345

(40)

Carol M. Porth

Glenn Matfin

Blood Vessel Structure and Function

345

(2)

Disorders of the Arterial Circulation

347

(13)

Disorders of Arterial Blood Pressure

360

(16)

Disorders of the Venous Circulation

376

(9)

Disorders of Cardiac Function

385

(34)

Glenn Matfin

Carol M. Porth

Disorders of the Pericardium

385

(3)

Coronary Heart Disease

388

(10)

Myocardial and Endocardial Diseases

398

(7)

Valvular Heart Disease

405

(4)

Heart Disease in Infants and Children

409

(10)

Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock

419

(24)

Carol M. Porth

Glenn Matfin

Heart Failure

419

(11)

Circulatory Failure (Shock)

430

(7)

Circulatory Failure in Children and the Elderly

437

(6)

UNIT VI Respiratory Function

Control of Respiratory Function

443

(24)

Structural Organization of the Respiratory System

443

(6)

Exchange of Gases Between the Atmosphere and the Lungs

449

(7)

Exchange and Transport of Gases

456

(7)

Control of Breathing

463

(4)

Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasia, and Childhood Disorders

467

(24)

Respiratory Tract Infections

467

(12)

Cancer of the Lung

479

(2)

Respiratory Disorders in Children

481

(10)

Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange

491

(30)

Disorders of Lung Inflation

491

(4)

Obstructive Airway Disorders

495

(13)

Chronic Interstitial Lung Diseases

508

(2)

Pulmonary Vascular Disorders

510

(4)

Respiratory Failure

514

(7)

UNIT VII Kidney and Urinary Tract Function

Control of Kidney Function

521

(16)

Kidney Structure and Function

522

(12)

Tests of Renal Function

534

(3)

Disorders of Renal Function

537

(22)

Congenital Disorders of the Kidneys

537

(3)

Obstructive Disorders

540

(4)

Urinary Tract Infections

544

(5)

Disorders of Glomerular Function

549

(5)

Tubulointerstitial Disorders

554

(2)

Neoplasms

556

(3)

Renal Failure

559

(16)

Acute Renal Failure

559

(4)

Chronic Renal Failure

563

(8)

Renal Failure in Children and Elderly Persons

571

(4)

Disorders of Urine Elimination

575

(14)

Control of Urine Elimination

575

(4)

Alterations in Bladder Function

579

(7)

Cancer of the Bladder

586

(3)

UNIT VIII Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Function

Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System

589

(16)

Structure and Organization of the Gastrointestinal Tract

590

(3)

Innervation and Motility

593

(4)

Hormonal and Secretory Function

597

(3)

Digestion and Absorption

600

(2)

Anorexia, Nausea, and Vomiting

602

(3)

Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function

605

(26)

Disorders of the Esophagus

605

(3)

Disorders of the Stomach

608

(5)

Disorders of the Small and Large Intestines

613

(18)

Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function

631

(28)

The Liver and Hepatobiliary System

631

(7)

Disorders of Hepatic and Biliary Function

638

(13)

Disorders of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

651

(8)

UNIT IX Endocrine System

Organization and Control of the Endocrine System

659

(14)

Glenn Matfin

Safak Guven

Julie A. Kuenzi

The Endocrine System

659

(14)

Disorders of Endocrine Function

673

(26)

Glenn Matfin

Safak Guven

Julie A. Kuenzi

General Aspects of Altered Endocrine Function

673

(1)

Pituitary and Growth Disorders

674

(8)

Thyroid Disorders

682

(7)

Disorders of Adrenal Cortical Function

689

(10)

Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome

699

(26)

Glenn Matfin

Julie A. Kuenzi

Safak Guven

Hormonal Control of Glucose, Fat, and Protein Metabolism

699

(6)

Diabetes Mellitus

705

(20)

UNIT X Nervous System

Organization and Control of Neural Function

725

(34)

Edward W. Carroll

Robin L. Curtis

Nervous Tissue Cells

725

(4)

Nerve Cell Communication

729

(5)

Developmental Organization of the Nervous System

734

(8)

Spinal Cord and Brain

742

(9)

The Autonomic Nervous System

751

(8)

Disorders of Somatosensory Function and Pain

759

(28)

Elizabeth C. Devine

Organization and Control of Somatosensory Function

759

(6)

Pain

765

(10)

Alterations in Pain Sensitivity and Special Types of Pain

775

(3)

Headache

778

(3)

Pain in Children and Older Adults

781

(6)

Disorders of Neuromuscular Function

787

(36)

Organization and Control of Motor Function

787

(9)

Skeletal Muscle, Neuromuscular Junction, and Peripheral Nerve Disorders

796

(8)

Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum Disorders

804

(4)

Upper Motor Neuron Disorders

808

(15)

Disorders of Brain Function

823

(38)

Diane Book

Mechanisms and Manifestations of Brain Injury

823

(15)

Cerebrovascular Disease

838

(9)

Infections and Brain Tumors

847

(4)

Seizure Disorders

851

(3)

Dementias

854

(7)

Disorders of Special Sensory Function: Vision, Hearing, and Vestibular Function

861

(40)

Edward W. Carroll

Susan A. Fontana

The Eye and Disorders of Vision

861

(21)

The Ear and Disorders of Auditory Function

882

(10)

Disorders of Vestibular Function

892

(9)

UNIT XI Genitourinary and Reproductive Function

Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System

901

(24)

Glenn Matfin

Physiologic Basis of Male Reproductive Function

901

(6)

Disorders of the Penis, the Scrotum and Testes, and the Prostate

907

(12)

Disorders in Childhood and Aging Changes

919

(6)

Disorders of the Female Genitourinary System

925

(30)

Patricia McCowen Mehring

Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System

925

(6)

Disorders of the Female Reproductive Organs

931

(13)

Menstrual Disorders

944

(4)

Disorders of the Breast

948

(7)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

955

(14)

Patricia McCowen Mehring

Infections of the External Genitalia

955

(4)

Vaginal Infections

959

(2)

Urogenital-Systemic Infections

961

(8)

UNIT XII Musculoskeletal Function

Structure and Function of the Skeletal System

969

(12)

Characteristics of Skeletal Tissue

970

(5)

Skeletal Structures

975

(6)

Disorders of the Skeletal System: Trauma, Infection, and Childhood Disorders

981

(34)

Kathleen E. Gunta

Injury and Trauma of Musculoskeletal Structures

981

(14)

Infections and Osteonecrosis

995

(4)

Neoplasms

999

(3)

Skeletal Disorders in Children

1002

(13)

Disorders of the Skeletal System: Metabolic and Rheumatic Disorders

1015

(32)

Debra Bancroft Rizzo

Kathleen E. Gunta

Metabolic Bone Disease

1015

(10)

Rheumatic Disorders

1025

(15)

Rheumatic Diseases in Children and the Elderly

1040

(7)

UNIT XIII Integumentary Function

Structure and Function of the Skin

1047

(10)

Gladys Simandl

Structure of the Skin

1047

(5)

Manifestations of Skin Disorders

1052

(5)

Disorders of the Skin

1057

(34)

Gladys Simandl

Primary Disorders of the Skin

1057

(15)

Ultraviolet Radiation, Thermal, and Pressure Injury

1072

(7)

Nevi and Skin Cancers

1079

(4)

Age-Related Skin Manifestations

1083

(8)

Glossary

1091

(10)

Appendix A: Laboratory Values

1101

(2)

Index

1103

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