Pathophysiology : The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

by McCance, Kathryn

• ISBN13: 9780815194811
• ISBN10: 0815194811
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-10-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

PART ONE CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CELLS AND TISSUES	1	(379)
UNIT 1 THE CELL	1	(113)
1 Cellular Biology	1	(43)
2 Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology	44	(38)
3 The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases	82	(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