Pathophysiology : concepts of altered health states / Carol Mattson Porth ; with 28 contributors.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Unit I. Alterations in cell Function and Growth
Chapter 1. Cell and Tissues Characteristics
Chapter 2. Cellular Adaptation, Injury and Death and Wound Healing
Chapter 3. Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Chapter 4. Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Chapter 5. Alteration in Cell Differentiation : Neoplasia

Unit II. Hematopoietic Function III
Chapter 6. Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System
Chapter 7. Alterations in Hemostasis
Chapter 8. The Red Blood Cell and Alterations in Oxygen Transport
Chapter 9. Disorders of White blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues


Chapter III. Immunity and Inflammation
Chapter 10. Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Chapter 11. Immunity and Inflammation
Chapter 12. Alterations in the Immune Response
Chapter 13. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome


Unit V. Integumentary Function
Chapter 14. Control of Integumentary Function
Chapter 15. Alterations in Skin Function and Integrity

Unit V. Circulatory Function
Chapter 16. Control of the Circulation
Chapter 17. Alterations in Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation
Chapter 18. Alterations in Blood Pressure : Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension
Chapter 19. Alterations in Cardiac Function
Chapter 20. Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock
Chapter 21. Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm

Unit VI. Respiratory Function
Chapter 22. Control of Respiratory Function
Etc.