Pathophysiology concepts of altered health states

Emphasizes "concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. By taking this physiologic approach, this title ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Porth, Carol Mattson
Other Authors: Matfin, Glenn
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, PA Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2009
Edition:8th ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Concepts of Health and Disease
  • Cell Function and Growth
  • Disorders of Integrative Function
  • Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
  • Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
  • Disorders of Cardiovascular Function
  • Disorders of Respiratory Function
  • Disorders of Renal Function and Fluids and Electrolytes
  • Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
  • Disorders of endocrine function
  • Disorders of Genitourninary and Reproductive Function
  • Disorders of Neural Function
  • Disorders of Special Sensory Function
  • Disorders of Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Function.