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Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis For Disease In

Adults And Children

8th Edition By Kathryn L. McCance, Sue E. Huether

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Contents
Chapter 01: Cellular Biology ............................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 02: Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents...................................... 18

Chapter 03: The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases..................... 31

Chapter 04: Genes and Genetic Diseases ..................................................................................................... 44

Chapter 05: Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases ................................................. 55

Chapter 06: Epigenetics and Disease ............................................................................................................ 63

Chapter 07: Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing ...................................................68

Chapter 08: Adaptive Immunity...................................................................................................................... 83

Chapter 09: Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation....................................................................... 95

Chapter 10: Infection ........................................................................................................................................ 108

Chapter 11: Stress and Disease.......................................................................................................................117

Chapter 12: Cancer Biology.............................................................................................................................124

Chapter 13: Cancer Epidemiology ................................................................................................................ 137

Chapter 14: Cancer in Children...................................................................................................................... 143

Chapter 15: Structure and Function of the Neurologic System ....................................................... 148

Chapter 16: Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function .................................. 159

Chapter 17: Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function
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Chapter 18: Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the
Neuromuscular Junction
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Chapter 19: Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders 199
Chapter 20: Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children ............................................................ 206

Chapter 21: Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation ............................................................................... 213

Chapter 22: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation .................................................................................. 222

Chapter 23: Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition .................................................................................... 234

Chapter 24: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems ................................................ 239

Chapter 25: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System .......................................................... 249

Chapter 26: Alterations of the Male Reproductive System ............................................................... 259

Chapter 27: Sexually Transmitted Infections ......................................................................................... 265

Chapter 28: Structure and Function of the Hematologic System.................................................... 273

Chapter 29: Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function .......................... 283
Chapter 30: Alterations of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function ...................................................... 293

Chapter 31: Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children......................................................... 300

Chapter 32: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems ............. 311

Chapter 33: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function ........................................................................... 324

Chapter 34: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children .....................................................338

Chapter 35: Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System ....................................................... 346

Chapter 36: Alterations of Pulmonary Function .................................................................................... 356

Chapter 37: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children ............................................................ 373

Chapter 38: Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems ..................................... 381

Chapter 39: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function ......................................................... 391

Chapter 40: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children ................................. 401

Chapter 41: Structure and Function of the Digestive System........................................................... 409

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Chapter 42: Alterations of Digestive Function ....................................................................................... 421

Chapter 43: Alterations of Digestive Function in Children................................................................ 432
Chapter 44: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System............................................. 441

Chapter 45: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function ......................................................................... 453

Chapter 46: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children ................................................. 466

Chapter 47: Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument............................................... 475

Chapter 48: Alterations of the Integument in Children ...................................................................... 486

Chapter 49: Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults ................... 494

Chapter 50: Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children ............... 502
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