Understanding Pathophysiology

Learn the essential concepts of pathophysiology and stay up to date on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease with Understanding Pathophysiology, 5th Edition. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, this easy-to-read text delivers the latest, most accurate information on the disease process across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental knowledge you need to move forward in your nursing education. New to this edition * NEW! Extensively updated content reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology. * NEW! Hundreds of new and enhanced full-color illustrations clarify anatomy and physiologic concepts. * NEW! 30 new animations on the companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding of complex processes. Author Info By Sue E. Huether, RN, PhD, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT and Kathryn L. McCance, RN, PhD, Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Table of Contents: PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY   Unit 1: The Cell 1. Cellular Biology 2. Genes and Genetic Diseases 3. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology 4. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases   Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense 5. Innate and Adaptive Immunity 6. Hypersensitivities and Immune Deficiencies 7. Infection 8. Stress and Disease   Unit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer 9. Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer 10. Cancer Epidemiology 11. Cancer in Children   PART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASES   Unit 4: The Neurologic System 12. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System 13. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function 14. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function 15. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction 16. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children   Unit 5: The Endocrine System 17. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 18. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation   Unit 6: The Hematologic System 19. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System 20. Alterations of Hematologic Function 21. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children   Unit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 22. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 23. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function 24. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children   Unit 8: The Pulmonary System 25. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System 26. Alterations of Pulmonary 27. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children   Unit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems 28. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems 29. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function 30. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children   Unit 10: The Reproductive Systems 31. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems 32. Alterations of the Reproductive Systems Including Sexually Transmitted Infections   Unit 11: The Digestive System 33. Structure and Function of the Digestive System 34. Alterations of Digestive Function 35. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children   Unit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems 36. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 37. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function 38. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children 39. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument 40. Alterations of the Integument in Children Glossary Index Appendix: Common Laboratory Values