Pathophysiology / Lee-Ellen C. Copstead, Jacquelyn L. Banasik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Copstead, Lee Ellen.

Contributor:

Banasik, Jacquelyn L. (Jacquelyn Lou), 1957-

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physiology, Pathological.

Disease.

Pathology.

Medical Subjects:

Disease.

Pathology.

Physical Description:

xxxii, 1183 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, [2013]

Contents:

Introduction to pathophysiology

Homeostasis and adaptive responses to stressors

Cell structure and function

Cell injury, aging, and death

Genome structure, regulation, and tissue differentiation

Genetic and developmental disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious processes

Inflammation and immunity

Alterations in immune function

Malignant disorders of white blood cells

HIV disease and AIDS

Alterations in oxygen transport

Alterations in hemostasis and blood coagulation

Alterations in blood flow

Alterations in blood pressure

Cardiac function

Alterations in cardiac function

Heart failure and dysrhythmias: common sequelae of cardiac diseases

Shock

Respiratory function and alterations in gas exchange

Obstructive pulmonary disorders

Restrictive pulmonary disorders

Fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and imbalances

Acid-base homeostasis and imbalances

Renal function

Intrarenal disorders

Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

Disorders of the lower urinary tract

Male genital and reproductive function

Alterations in male genital and reproductive function

Female genital and reproductive function

Alterations in female genital and reproductive function

Sexually transmitted infections

Gastrointestinal function

Gastrointestional disorders

Alterations in function of the gallbladder and exocrine pancreas

Liver diseases

Endocrine physiology and mechanisms of hypothalamic-pituitary regulation

Disorders of endocrine function

Diabetes mellitus

Alterations in metabolism and nutrition

Structure and function of the nervous system

Acute disorders of brain function

Chronic disorders of neurologic function

Alterations in special sensory function

Pain

Neurobiology of psychotic illnesses

Neurobiology of nonpsychotic illnesses

Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system

Alterations in musculoskeletal function: trauma, infection, and disease

Alterations in musculoskeletal function: rheumatic disorders

Alterations in the integumentary system

Burn injuries.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781455726509

1455726508

OCLC:

810409729