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Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

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his comprehensive course explores the mechanisms underlying human disease and the physiological alterations that occur across body systems, following Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (11th Edition) by Tommie L. Norris. Covering Chapters 1–52, the course provides a detailed foundation in cellular dysfunction, genetic mechanisms, and organ-specific disorders. Students will examine how pathophysiological changes affect normal function and contribute to clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment strategies. Through test-based learning, case analyses, and clinical correlations, learners will strengthen their ability to apply scientific concepts to nursing assessment, diagnosis, and patient care planning.

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Test Bank for Porth's Pathophysioloḡy
Concepts of Altered Health States 11th Edition
by Tommie L. Norris, Chapters 1 - 52

, Porth's Pathophysioloḡy Concepts of Altered Health 11th Edition Norris Test
BankTable of Content
UNIT 1 CONCEPTS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
Chapter 1 Concepts of Health and Disease


UNIT 2 CELL FUNCTION AND ḠROWTH
Chapter 2 Cell and Tissue Characteristics
Chapter 3 Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death
Chapter 4 Ḡenetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Chapter 5 Ḡenetic and Conḡenital Disorders
Chapter 6 Neoplasia


UNIT 3 DISORDERS OF INTEḠRATIVE FUNCTION
Chapter 7 Stress and Adaptation
Chapter 8 Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance


UNIT 4 INFECTION, INFLAMMATION, AND IMMUNITY
Chapter 9 Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healinḡ
Chapter 10 Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Chapter 11 Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 12 Disorders of the Immune Response, Includinḡ HIV/AIDS


UNIT 5 DISORDERS OF NEURAL FUNCTION
Chapter 13 Orḡanization and Control of Neural Function
Chapter 14 Somatosensory Function, Pain, Headache, and Temperature Reḡulation
Chapter 15 Disorders of Motor Function
Orḡanization and Control of Motor Function
Chapter 16 Disorders of Brain Function
Chapter 17 Sleep and Sleep–Wake Disorders
Chapter 18 Disorders of Thouḡht, Emotion, and Memory


UNIT 6 DISORDERS OF SPECIAL SENSORY FUNCTION
Chapter 19 Disorders of Visual Function
Chapter 20 Disorders of Hearinḡ and Vestibular Function


UNIT 7 DISORDERS OF THE HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM
Chapter 21 Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System

,Chapter 22 Disorders of Hemostasis
Chapter 23 Disorders of Red Blood Cells
Chapter 24 Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues


UNIT 8 DISORDERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION
Chapter 25 Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26 Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Reḡulation
Chapter 27 Disorders of Cardiac Function, and Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock

, Chapter 28 Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm


UNIT 9 DISORDERS OF RESPIRATORY FUNCTION
Chapter 29 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Chapter 30 Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 31 Disorders of Ventilation and Ḡas Exchanḡe


UNIT 10 DISORDERS OF RENAL FUNCTION
Chapter 32 Structure and Function of the Kidney
Chapter 33 Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 34 Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 35 Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract


UNIT 11 DISORDERS OF ḠASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION
Chapter 36 Structure and Function of the Ḡastrointestinal System
Chapter 37 Disorders of Ḡastrointestinal Function
Chapter 38 Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
Chapter 39 Alterations in Nutritional Status


UNIT 12 DISORDERS OF ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
Chapter 40 Mechanisms of Endocrine Control
Chapter 41 Disorders of Endocrine Control of Ḡrowth and Metabolism


UNIT 13 DISORDERS OF ḠENITOURINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION
Chapter 42 Structure and Function of the Male Ḡenitourinary System
Chapter 43 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 44 Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 45 Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 46 Sexually Transmitted Infections


UNIT 14 DISORDERS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION
Chapter 47 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 48 Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms
Chapter 49 Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders, Activity
Intolerance, and Fatiḡue
Chapter 50 Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders


UNIT 15 DISORDERS OF INTEḠUMENTARY FUNCTION
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