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9780323007917

Understanding Pathophysiology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780323007917

  • ISBN10:

    0323007910

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-01-01
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

Thoroughly revised and updated, UNDERSTANDING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY provides the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the most current understanding of human disease in an easy-to-read, consistent format. It explains clearly why changes in cells and organs occur and how these changes are related to the clinical manifestations of disease. Enhancements include highlighted information on health alerts, risk factors, laboratory tests, treatments, a beautiful new full-color design throughout, and a FREE CD Companion inside each text.@: (Includes FREE CD-ROM and MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Huether/)

Author Biography

Kathryn L. McCance is Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology
The Cell
Cellular Biology
1(34)
Kathryn L. McCance
Genes and Genetic Diseases
35(29)
Lynn B. Jorde
Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology
64(39)
Kathryn L. McCance
Todd C. Grey
Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases
103(22)
Sue E. Huether
Mechanisms of Self-Defense
Immunity
125(26)
Neal S. Rote
Inflammation
151(29)
Neal S. Rote
Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immunodeficiencies
180(41)
Neal S. Rote
Sue E. Huether
Kathryn L. McCance
Stress and Disease
221(13)
Jane Shelby
Kathryn L. McCance
Cellular Proliferation: Cancer
Biology of Cancer
234(35)
Kathryn L. McCance
Lee K. Roberts
Tumor Spread and Treatment
269(14)
Kathryn L. McCance
Lee K. Roberts
Cancer in Children
283(8)
Marilyn Hockenberry-Eaton
Karen M. VanSyckle
PART TWO: Body Systems and Diseases
The Neurologic System
Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
291(34)
Richard A. Sugerman
Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function
325(25)
Sue E. Huether
Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction
350(34)
Barbara J. Boss
Alterations of Neurologic Function
384(41)
Barbara J. Boss
Judith A. Farley
Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children
425(20)
Judith A. Farley
Barbara J. Boss
The Endocrine System
Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
445(25)
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
470(35)
Sue E. Huether
The Hematologic System
Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
505(28)
Kathryn L. McCance
Alterations of Hematologic Function
533(38)
Thom J. Mansen
Kathryn L. McCance
Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children
571(18)
Nancy E. Kline
Kathryn L. McCance
The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
589(39)
Kathryn L. McCance
Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
628(70)
Valentina L. Brashers
Stephanie J. Richardson
Sheryl S. Davey
Kathryn L. McCance
Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children
698(20)
Jean Anne Connor
Kathryn L. McCance
The Pulmonary System
Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
718(22)
Valentina L. Brashers
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of Pulmonary Function
740(35)
Valentina L. Brashers
Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children
775(14)
Sue E. Huether
The Renal and Urologic Systems
Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
789(18)
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
807(20)
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children
827(10)
Cyrena M. Gilman
Sue E. Huether
The Reproductive Systems
Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
837(24)
Kristynia M. Robinson
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of the Reproductive Systems Including Sexually Transmitted Infections
861(56)
Kristynia M. Robinson
Kathryn L. McCance
The Digestive System
Structure and Function of the Digestive System
917(25)
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of Digestive Function
942(45)
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of Digestive Function in Children
987(19)
Sue E. Huether
The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
1006(25)
Leona A. Mourad
Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
1031(44)
Kathryn L. McCance
Leona A. Mourad
Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
1075(16)
Kathryn L. McCance
Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
1091(36)
Sue E. Huether
Alterations of the Integument in Children
1127(13)
Sue E. Huether
Appendix Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units) 1140

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