Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

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Learn the what, how, and why of pathophysiology! With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 8th Edition helps you understand the most important and most complex pathophysiology concepts. This updated text includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function. This edition includes a NEW chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders, along with expanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics. It’s the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available! Key Features The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content. Over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes - more than in any other pathophysiology text. Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment. Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content. Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as researchers and instructors, and utilize expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers in developing this edition. Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy for you to follow the sequential progression of disease processes. Additional What’s New boxes highlight the most current research and clinical development. Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease. Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter. New to this Edition NEW! Chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders thoroughly covers these growing global concerns. NEW! Added coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics further explore genetic disease traits. NEW! Over 50 new or heavily revised illustrations visually highlight pathophysiology concepts. NEW! More than 30 new 3D animations on Evolve bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes. Companion Products Study Guide for Pathophysiology, 8th Edition : The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children Pathophysiology Online for Pathophysiology (Access Code and Textbook Package), 8th Edition : The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children Pathophysiology - Text and Study Guide Package, 8th Edition : The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children 1. Cover image......Page 2 2. Cover image......Page 3 3. Title Page......Page 5 4. Table of Contents......Page 30 5. What's New?......Page 33 6. About the Cover Image......Page 35 7. Copyright......Page 37 8. Contributors......Page 44 9. Reviewers......Page 48 10. Ancillaries......Page 58 11. Acknowledgments......Page 61 12. References......Page 65 13. Part One Central Concepts of Pathophysiology: Cells and Tissues......Page 66 14. Unit I The Cell......Page 67 15. References......Page 195 16. Cellular Adaptation......Page 207 17. Cellular Injury......Page 274 18. References......Page 368 19. References......Page 462 20. Unit II Genes, Gene-Environment Interaction, and Epigenetics......Page 463 21. References......Page 544 22. References......Page 601 23. References......Page 644 24. Unit III Mechanisms of Self-Defense......Page 645 25. References......Page 734 26. References......Page 829 27. References......Page 933 28. References......Page 1049 29. References......Page 1120 30. Unit IV Cellular Proliferation: Cancer......Page 1121 31. References......Page 1211 32. In Utero and Early Life Conditions......Page 1232 33. References......Page 1348 34. References......Page 1368 35. Part Two Pathophysiologic Alterations: Organs and Systems......Page 1369 36. Unit V Pathophysiologic Alterations: Organs and Systems......Page 1370 37. References......Page 1463 38. Somatosensory Function and the Special Senses......Page 1535 39. References......Page 1588 40. Alterations in Cognitive Systems......Page 1644 41. References......Page 1726 42. Central Nervous System Disorders......Page 1800 43. References......Page 1889 44. References......Page 1961 45. References......Page 2041 46. Unit VI The Endocrine System......Page 2042 47. References......Page 2118 48. Alterations of Parathyroid Function......Page 2169 49. References......Page 2268 50. References......Page 2314 51. Unit VII The Reproductive Systems......Page 2315 52. References......Page 2400 53. Disorders of the Female Reproductive System......Page 2509 54. Disorders of the Female Breast......Page 2528 55. References......Page 2615 56. References......Page 2654 57. References......Page 2763 58. References......Page 2840 59. Unit VIII The Hematologic System......Page 2841 60. References......Page 2934 61. References......Page 3056 62. References......Page 3150 63. References......Page 3231 64. Unit IX The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems......Page 3232 65. References......Page 3360 66. Diseases of the Arteries......Page 3445 67. References......Page 3536 68. References......Page 3627 69. Unit X The Pulmonary System......Page 3628 70. References......Page 3689 71. Disorders of the Chest Wall and Pleura......Page 3712 72. References......Page 3821 73. References......Page 3910 74. Unit XI The Renal and Urologic Systems......Page 3911 75. References......Page 3964 76. References......Page 4069 77. References......Page 4121 78. Unit XII The Digestive System......Page 4122 79. References......Page 4207 80. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract......Page 4277 81. References......Page 4392 82. References......Page 4468 83. Unit XIII The Musculoskeletal System......Page 4469 84. References......Page 4550 85. Disorders of Bones......Page 4627 86. References......Page 4720 87. References......Page 4800 88. Unit XIV The Integumentary System......Page 4801 89. References......Page 4917 90. References......Page 4963 91. Unit XV Multiple Interacting Systems......Page 4964 92. References......Page 5057 93. References......Page 5149 94. Z......Page 5254 95. Index......Page 5324 96. Index......Page 5392 97. Index......Page 5462 98. Index......Page 5532 99. Index......Page 5601 100. Index......Page 5672 101. Index......Page 5742 102. Index......Page 5813