Study Guide to Accompany Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States

by Porth, Carol Mattson; Prezbindowski, Kathleen S.

• ISBN13: 9780781772280
• ISBN10: 0781772281
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Study Guide
• Copyright: 2006-04-13
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

With this outstanding learning tool, you'll review all the key material from Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition-in one concise resource.Turn confusion into clarity- Detailed review questions address pathophysiologic concepts for all body systems.- A range of learning tools tests your knowledge with a variety of question styles.- Questions and exercises keyed to the textbook reinforce your understanding.- Answers with rationales explain the "how and why" behind correct responsesThe expert coverage you'll find in this Study Guide will help you meet the challenges of important exams and clinical practice with confidence.

Table of Contents

UNIT I Cell and Tissue Function
Cell Structure and Function	1	(7)
Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging	8	(5)
Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance	13	(4)
Genetic and Congenital Disorders	17	(5)
Neoplasia: A Disorder of Cell Proliferation and Differentiation	22	(6)
UNIT II Integrative Body Functions
Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	28	(12)
Stress and Adaptation	40	(4)
Alterations in Body Nutrition	44	(5)
UNIT III Hematopoietic Function
Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues	49	(6)
Alterations in Hemostasis	55	(5)
The Red Blood Cell and Alterations in Oxygen Transport	60	(6)
UNIT IV Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Mechanisms of Infectious Disease	66	(5)
The Immune Response	71	(6)
Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Fever	77	(6)
Alterations in the Immune Response	83	(9)
UNIT V Circulatory Function
Control of Cardiovascular Function	92	(7)
Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure	99	(11)
Disorders of Cardiac Function	110	(8)
Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock	118	(7)
UNIT VI Respiratory Function
Control of Respiratory Function	125	(5)
Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasia, and Childhood Disorders	130	(6)
Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange	136	(9)
UNIT VII Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
Control of Kidney Function	145	(5)
Disorders of Renal Function	150	(6)
Renal Failure	156	(4)
Disorders of Urine Elimination	160	(4)
UNIT VIII Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Function
Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System	164	(5)
Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function	169	(7)
Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function	176	(9)
UNIT IX Endocrine System
Organization and Control of the Endocrine System	185	(3)
Disorders of Endocrine Function	188	(6)
Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome	194	(8)
UNIT X Nervous System
Organization and Control of Neural Function	202	(8)
Disorders of Somatosensory Function and Pain	210	(7)
Disorders of Neuromuscular Function	217	(9)
Disorders of Brain Function	226	(10)
Disorders of Special Sensory Function: Vision, Hearing, and Vestibular Function	236	(11)
UNIT XI Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System	247	(8)
Disorders of the Female Genitourinary System	255	(8)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	263	(5)
UNIT XII Musculoskeletal Function
Structure and Function of the Skeletal System	268	(4)
Disorders of the Skeletal System: Trauma, Infection, and Childhood Disorders	272	(8)
Disorders of the Skeletal System: Metabolic and Rheumatic Disorders	280	(9)
UNIT XIII Integumentary Function
Structure and Function of the Skin	289	(2)
Disorders of the Skin	291	(7)
Answers	298