Pathophysiology : biological and behavioral perspectives / Lee-Ellen C. Copstead, Jacquelyn L. Banasik.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

PART I: ALTERATIONS IN HOMEOSTASIS .
Unit I: Pathophysiologic Processes .
1.Core Pathophysiology Concepts .
2.Stress, Adaptation, and Coping .

PART II: ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR FUNCTION, GENETICS, AND DEVELOPMENT .
Unit II: Cellular Function .
3.Cell Structure and Function .
4.Cell Injury, Aging, and Death .
5.Molecular Genetics and Tissue Differentiation .
6.Genetic and Developmental Disorders .
7.Neoplasia .

PART III: ALTERATIONS IN IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY REESPONSE .
Unit III: Defense
8.Infectious Processes .
9.Inflammation and Immunity .
10.Alterations in Immune Function .
11.Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells .
12.HIV Disease and AIDS .

PART IV: ALTERATIONS IN RESPIRATION AND TISSUE OXYGENATION .
Unit IV: Oxygen Transport, Blood Coagulation, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure .
13.Alterations in Oxygen Transport .
14.Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation .
15.Alterations in Blood Flow .
16.Alterations in Blood Pressure .

Unit V: CARDIAC FUNCTION .
17.Cardiac Function .
18.Alterations in Cardiac Function .
19.Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases .
20.Shock .

Unit VI: RESPIRATORY FUNCTION .
21.Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange .
22.Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders .
23.Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders .

PART V: ALTERATIONS IN FLUID BALANCE, EXCRETION, AND REPRODUCTION .
Unit VII: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid Base Homeostasis .
24.Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances .
25.Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances .

Unit VIII: RENAL AND BLADDER FUNCTION
26.Renal Function
27.Intrarenal Disorders
28. Renal Failure
29.Disorders of the Bladder .

Unit IX: GENITAL AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION .
30.Male Genital and Reproductive Function .
31.Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function .
32.Female Genital and Reproductive Function .
33.Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function .
34.Sexually Transmitted Diseases .

PART VI: ALTERATIONS IN METABOLISM AND NUTRITION .
Unit X: Gastrointestinal Function .
35.Gastrointestinal Function
36.Gastrointestinal Disorders
37. Alterations in function of the gallbladder and exocrine pancreas
38. Liver diseases

Unit XI: Endocrine function, metabolism and nutrition
39. Mechanisms of endocrine control
40. Alterations in endocrine control
41. Diabetes mellitus
42. Alterations in metabolism and nutrition

PART VII: ALTERATIONS IN NEURAL CONTROL AND INTEGRATION
Unit XII: Neural function
43. Neural development and cortical function
44. Acute disorders of brain function
45. Chronic disorders of neurologic function
46. Alterations in special sensory function
47. Pain

Unit XIII: Neuropsychological function
48. Neurobiology of psychotic illness
49. Neurobilogy of nonpsychotic illnesses

PART VIII: ALTERATIONS IN MOVEMENT
Unit XIV: Musculoskeletal support and movement
50. Structure and function of the musculosketal system
51. Alterations in musculoskeletal function: trauma, infection and disease
52. Alterations in musculoskeletal function: rheumatic disorders

Unit XV: Integumentary system
53. Alterations in the integumentary system
54. Burn injuries