McCance, Sue E. Huether
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
THE BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN ADULTS
AND CHILDREN
8TH EDITION
KATHRYN L. MCCANCE, SUE E. HUETHER EXAM
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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 ................ 174
Chapter 18: Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction
.................................................................................................................................................................188
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
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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
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
TEST BANK PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THE BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN 8th Edition Kathryn L.
McCance, Sue E. Huether