Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States

by Porth, Carol Mattson

• ISBN13: 9780781728812
• ISBN10: 0781728819
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-01-11
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the sixth Edition of this bestseller continues to offer an unparalleled presentation of the discipline of pathophysiology. Coverage is based on common health problems for all segments of the population, including the special needs of children and elderly person. An abundance of learning tools--including in-text summaries, chapter outlines, learning objectives, key concept boxes, Internet addresses and extensive explanations--reinforce material and maximize learning potential. This full-color edition, now with seventy-five new illustrations as well as enhancements to existing illustrations, continues to provide visual appeal to facilitate the process.

Table of Contents

Unit I Concepts of Health and Disease	1	(60)
Concepts of Health and Disease	3	(18)
Concepts of Altered Health in Children	21	(22)
Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults	43	(18)
Unit II Cell Function and Growth	61	(118)
Cell and Tissue Characteristics	63	(32)
Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death and Wound Healing	95	(20)
Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance	115	(16)
Genetic and Congenital Disorders	131	(18)
Alterations in Cell Differentiation: Neoplasia	149	(30)
Unit III Integrative Body Functions	179	(70)
Stress and Adaptation	181	(14)
Alterations in Temperature regulation	195	(14)
Alterations in Nutritional Status	209	(22)
Alterations in Activity Tolerance	231	(18)
Unit IV Hematopoietic Function	249	(58)
Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System	251	(8)
Alterations in Hemostasis	259	(12)
The Red Blood Cell and Alterations in Oxygen Transport	271	(20)
Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues	291	(16)
Unit V Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation	307	(90)
Mechanisms of Infectious Disease	309	(22)
Immunity and Inflammation	331	(26)
Alterations in the Immune Response	357	(22)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	379	(18)
Unit VI Cardiovascular Function	397	(178)
Control of the Circulation	399	(30)
Alterations in Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation	429	(30)
Alterations in Blood Pressure: Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension	459	(28)
Alterations in Cardiac Function	487	(44)
Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm	531	(16)
Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock	547	(28)
Unit VII Respiratory Function	575	(96)
Control of Respiratory Function	577	(28)
Alterations in Respiratory Function: Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders	605	(28)
Alterations in Respiration: Alterations in Ventilation and Gas Exchange	633	(38)
Unit VIII Renal Function and Fluid and Electrolytes	671	(142)
Control of Renal Function	673	(20)
Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes	693	(42)
Alterations in Acid-Base Balance	735	(18)
Alterations in Renal Function	753	(24)
Renal Failure	777	(18)
Alterations in Urine Elimination	795	(18)
Unit IX Gastrointestinal Function	813	(76)
Control of Gastrointestinal Function	815	(16)
Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function	831	(28)
Alterations in Function of the Hepatobiliary System and Exocrine Pancreas	859	(30)
Unit X Endocrine Function	889	(64)
Mechanisms of Endocrine Control	891	(12)
Alterations in Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism	903	(22)
Diabetes Mellitus	925	(28)
Unit XI Genitourinary and Reproductive Function	953	(88)
Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System	955	(10)
Alterations in Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System	965	(18)
Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System	983	(14)
Alterations in Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System	997	(32)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	1029	(12)
Unit XII Neural Function	1041	(194)
Organization and Control of Neural Function	1043	(48)
Somatosensory Function and Pain	1091	(32)
Alterations in Motor Function	1123	(36)
Disorders of Brain Function	1159	(42)
Sleep and Sleep Disorders	1201	(18)
Neurobiology of Thought, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders	1219	(16)
Unit XIII Special Senses	1235	(74)
Control of Special Senses	1237	(26)
Alterations in Vision	1263	(28)
Alterations in Hearing and Vestibular Function	1291	(18)
Unit XIV Musculoskeletal Function	1309	(82)
Structure and Function of the Skeletal System	1311	(10)
Alterations in Skeletal Function: Trauma and Infection	1321	(20)
Alterations in Skeletal Function: Congenital Disorders, Metabolic Bone disease, and Neoplasms	1341	(26)
Alterations in Skeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders	1367	(24)
Unit XV Integumentary Function	1391	(54)
Control of Integumentary Function	1393	(8)
Alterations in Skin Function and Integrity	1401	(44)
Appendix	1445	(2)
Glossary	1447	(10)
Index	1457