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Revised and expanded edition (2nd was 1986) of a text that relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of illness, as well as the body's ability to compensate for these changes. Includes new chapters on AIDS, on alterations in thermal regulation, and on alterations in nutrition. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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• Unit I Alterations in Cell Function and Growth(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Cell and Tissue Characteristics(p. 3)
• Functional Components of the Cell(p. 3)
• Integration of Cell Function and Replication(p. 12)
• Movement Across the Cell Membranes and Membrane Potentials(p. 16)
• Body Tissues(p. 21)
• Chapter 2 Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death and Wound Healing(p. 33)
• Cellular Adaptation(p. 33)
• Cell Injury and Death(p. 35)
• Tissue Repair and Wound Healing(p. 43)
• Chapter 3 Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance(p. 49)
• Genetic Control of Cell Function(p. 49)
• Chromosomes(p. 54)
• Patterns of Inheritance(p. 58)
• Gene Technology(p. 60)
• Chapter 4 Genetic and Congenital Disorders(p. 63)
• Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders(p. 63)
• Disorders Due to Environmental Influences(p. 70)
• Diagnosis and Counseling(p. 74)
• Chapter 5 Alterations in Cell Differentiation: Neoplasia(p. 79)
• Concepts of Cell Growth(p. 79)
• Characteristics of Benign and Malignant Neoplasms(p. 83)
• Carcinogenesis and Causes of Cancer(p. 91)
• Diagnosis and Treatment(p. 97)
• Childhood Cancers(p. 106)
• Unit II Hematopoietic Function(p. 111)
• Chapter 6 Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System(p. 113)
• Composition of Blood and Formation of Blood Cells(p. 113)
• Diagnostic Tests(p. 118)
• Chapter 7 Alterations in Hemostasis(p. 121)
• Mechanisms of Hemostasis(p. 121)
• Hypercoagulability States(p. 124)
• Bleeding Disorders(p. 125)
• Effects of Drugs on Hemostasis(p. 130)
• Chapter 8 The Red Blood Cell and Alterations in Oxygen Transport(p. 133)
• The Red Blood Cell(p. 133)
• Anemia(p. 137)
• Transfusion Therapy(p. 143)
• Polycythemia(p. 145)
• Age-Related Changes in Red Blood Cells(p. 146)
• Chapter 9 Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues(p. 151)
• Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues(p. 151)
• Disorders of White Blood Cell Deficiency(p. 152)
• Infectious Mononucleosis(p. 154)
• Neoplastic Disorders of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Origin(p. 155)
• Malignant Lymphomas(p. 160)
• Multiple Myeloma(p. 162)
• Unit III Immunity and Inflammation(p. 165)
• Chapter 10 Mechanisms of Infectious Disease(p. 167)
• Terminology(p. 167)
• Agents of Infectious Disease(p. 168)
• Mechanisms of Infection(p. 175)
• Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases(p. 180)
• Therapy for Infectious Diseases(p. 183)
• Chapter 11 Immunity and Inflammation(p. 189)
• Immune System(p. 189)
• Developmental Aspects of the Immune System(p. 205)
• The Inflammatory Response(p. 206)
• Chapter 12 Alterations in the Immune Response(p. 213)
• Immunodeficiency Disease(p. 213)
• Allergic and Hypersensitivity Disorders(p. 220)
• Transplantation Immunopathology(p. 228)
• Autoimmune Disease(p. 229)
• Chapter 13 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(p. 235)
• The AIDS Epidemic and Transmission of HIV Infection(p. 235)
• Pathophysiology of AIDS(p. 238)
• Prevention of HIV Infection(p. 244)
• HIV Infection in Infants and Children(p. 245)
• Unit IV Integumentary Function(p. 249)
• Chapter 14 Control of Integumentary Function(p. 251)
• Structure of the Skin(p. 251)
• Chapter 15 Alterations in Skin Function and Integrity(p. 259)
• Manifestations of Skin Disorders(p. 259)
• Primary Disorders of the Skin(p. 263)
• Nevi and Skin Cancers(p. 284)
• Burns(p. 289)
• Age-Related Skin Manifestations(p. 293)
• Unit V Circulatory Function(p. 301)
• Chapter 16 Control of the Circulation(p. 303)
• Organization of the Circulatory System(p. 304)
• The Heart as a Pump(p. 306)
• Blood Vessels and the Systemic Circulation(p. 314)
• Neural Control of Circulatory Function(p. 324)
• The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System(p. 328)
• Chapter 17 Alterations in Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation(p. 335)
• Disorders of the Arterial Circulation(p. 335)
• Disorders of the Venous Circulation(p. 351)
• Disorders of Blood Flow Due to Extravascular Forces(p. 356)
• Chapter 18 Alterations in Blood Pressure: Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension(p. 363)
• Arterial Blood Pressure(p. 363)
• Hypertension(p. 366)
• Orthostatic Hypotension(p. 379)
• Chapter 19 Alterations in Cardiac Function(p. 385)
• Disorders of the Pericardium(p. 386)
• Coronary Heart Disease(p. 389)
• Myocardial Disease(p. 396)
• Infectious and Immunologic Disorders(p. 406)
• Valvular Heart Disease(p. 411)
• Heart Disease in Infants and Children(p. 415)
• Chapter 20 Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock(p. 427)
• Heart Failure(p. 427)
• Circulatory Failure (Shock)(p. 442)
• Circulatory Failure in Children and the Elderly(p. 452)
• Chapter 21 Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm(p. 457)
• Cardiac Conduction System(p. 457)
• Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction(p. 462)
• Unit VI Respiratory Function(p. 473)
• Chapter 22 Control of Respiratory Function(p. 475)
• Structural Organization of the Respiratory System(p. 475)
• Exchange of Gases Between the Atmosphere and the Lungs(p. 480)
• Exchange and Transport of Gases(p. 488)
• Control of Breathing(p. 495)
• Chapter 23 Alterations in Respiratory Function: Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders(p. 501)
• Respiratory Tract Infections(p. 501)
• Cancer of the Lung(p. 515)
• Respiratory Disorders in Children(p. 517)
• Chapter 24 Alterations in Respiration: Alterations in Ventilation and Gas Exchange(p. 529)
• Disorders of Lung Inflation(p. 529)
• Obstructive Airway Disorders(p. 534)
• Interstitial Lung Diseases(p. 546)
• Pulmonary Vascular Disorders(p. 549)
• Impaired Gas Exchange and Respiratory Failure(p. 552)
• Breathing Disorders(p. 559)
• Unit VII Renal Function and Fluid and Electrolytes(p. 565)
• Chapter 25 Control of Renal Function(p. 567)
• Kidney Structure and Function(p. 567)
• Tests of Renal Function(p. 580)
• Physiologic Action of Diuretics(p. 582)
• Chapter 26 Alterations in Fluid and Electrolytes(p. 585)
• Composition and Compartmental Distribution of Body Fluids(p. 586)
• Sodium and Water Balance(p. 592)
• Potassium Balance(p. 606)
• Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium Balance(p. 611)
• Chapter 27 Alterations in Acid-Base Balance(p. 625)
• Mechanisms of Acid-Base Balance(p. 625)
• Alterations in Acid-Base Balance(p. 632)
• Chapter 28 Alterations in Renal Function(p. 643)
• Congenital Disorders of the Kidneys(p. 643)
• Obstructive Disorders(p. 646)
• Urinary Tract Infections(p. 651)
• Disorders of Glomerular Function(p. 655)
• Tubulointerstitial Disorders(p. 660)
• Neoplasms(p. 662)
• Chapter 29 Renal Failure(p. 667)
• Acute Renal Failure(p. 667)
• Chronic Renal Failure(p. 670)
• Renal Failure in Children and Elderly Persons(p. 680)
• Chapter 30 Alterations in Urine Elimination(p. 685)
• Control of Urine Elimination(p. 685)
• Alterations in Bladder Function(p. 690)
• Cancer of the Bladder(p. 698)
• Unit VIII Gastrointestinal Function(p. 701)
• Chapter 31 Control of Gastrointestinal Function(p. 703)
• Structure and Organization of the Gastrointestinal Tract(p. 703)
• Motility(p. 708)
• Secretory Function(p. 712)
• Digestion and Absorption(p. 715)
• Chapter 32 Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function(p. 719)
• Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disorders(p. 719)
• Disorders of the Esophagus(p. 721)
• Disorders of the Stomach(p. 723)
• Disorders of the Small and Large Intestines(p. 729)
• Disorders of the Peritoneum(p. 742)
• Chapter 33 Alterations in Function of the Hepatobiliary System and Exocrine Pancreas(p. 745)
• The Liver and Hepatobiliary System(p. 745)
• Alterations in Hepatic and Biliary Function(p. 753)
• Gallbladder Disease(p. 766)
• Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas(p. 769)
• Unit IX Endocrine Function(p. 773)
• Chapter 34 Mechanisms of Endocrine Control(p. 775)
• The Endocrine System(p. 775)
• General Aspects of Altered Endocrine Function(p. 782)
• Chapter 35 Alterations in Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism(p. 785)
• Growth Disorders(p. 785)
• Thyroid Disorders(p. 789)
• Disorders of Adrenal Cortical Function(p. 796)
• Chapter 36 Diabetes Mellitus(p. 805)
• Hormonal Control of Blood Glucose(p. 805)
• Diabetes Mellitus(p. 810)
• Unit X Alterations in Neural Function(p. 831)
• Chapter 37 Organization and Control of Neural Function(p. 833)
• Nervous Tissue Cells(p. 833)
• Nerve Cell Communication(p. 838)
• Developmental Organization of the Nervous System(p. 843)
• The Spinal Cord(p. 850)
• The Brain(p. 857)
• The Autonomic Nervous System(p. 870)
• Chapter 38 Disorders of Brain Function(p. 879)
• Mechanisms and Manifestations of Brain Injury(p. 879)
• Cerebrovascular Disease(p. 892)
• Trauma, Infections, and Neoplasms(p. 902)
• Seizure Disorders(p. 910)
• Dementias(p. 914)
• Chapter 39 Alterations in Motor Function(p. 921)
• Control of Motor Function(p. 921)
• Skeletal Muscle and Peripheral Nerve Disorders(p. 927)
• Disorders of the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum(p. 935)
• Upper Motoneuron Disorders(p. 942)
• Chapter 40 Somatosensory Function and Pain(p. 959)
• Organization and Control of Somatosensory Function(p. 960)
• Pain(p. 967)
• Alterations in Pain Sensitivity and Special Types of Pain(p. 982)
• Headache and Associated Pain(p. 984)
• Pain in Children and Adolescents(p. 988)
• Unit XI Alterations in Special Senses(p. 993)
• Chapter 41 Control of Special Senses(p. 995)
• The Eye and Visual Function(p. 995)
• The Ear and Auditory and Vestibular Function(p. 1008)
• Eye Movements and Conjugate Gaze Reflex Mechanisms(p. 1017)
• Chapter 42 Alterations in Vision(p. 1025)
• Disorders of the Orbit and Surrounding Structures(p. 1026)
• Disorders of the Conjuctiva, Cornea, and Uveal Tract(p. 1029)
• Glaucoma(p. 1033)
• Cataracts(p. 1036)
• Disorders of the Vitreous and Retina(p. 1038)
• Disorders of Neural Pathways and Cortical Centers(p. 1044)
• Disorders of Eye Movement(p. 1048)
• Chapter 43 Alterations in Hearing and Vestibular Function(p. 1053)
• Alterations in Auditory Function(p. 1053)
• Disorders of Vestibular Function(p. 1061)
• Unit XII Skeletal and Musculotendinous Function(p. 1067)
• Chapter 44 Structure and Function of the Skeletal System(p. 1069)
• Characteristics of Skeletal Tissue(p. 1069)
• Skeletal Structures(p. 1075)
• Chapter 45 Alterations in Skeletal Function: Trauma and Infection(p. 1079)
• Injury and Trauma of Musculoskeletal Structures(p. 1079)
• Bone Infections(p. 1089)
• Osteonecrosis(p. 1092)
• Chapter 46 Alterations in Skeletal Function: Congenital Disorders, Metabolic Bone Disease, and Neoplasms(p. 1095)
• Alterations in Skeletal Growth and Development(p. 1095)
• Metabolic Bone Disease(p. 1108)
• Neoplasms(p. 1114)
• Chapter 47 Alterations in Skeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders(p. 1121)
• Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases(p. 1122)
• Arthritis Associated With Spondylitis(p. 1130)
• Osteoarthritis Syndromes(p. 1133)
• Metabolic Diseases Associated With Rheumatic States(p. 1138)
• Rheumatic Diseases in Children and the Elderly(p. 1140)
• Unit XIII Reproductive System(p. 1147)
• Chapter 48 Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System(p. 1149)
• Structure of the Male Reproductive System(p. 1149)
• Spermatogenesis and Hormonal Control of Male Reproductive Function(p. 1153)
• Neural Control of Sexual Function and Aging Changes(p. 1155)
• Chapter 49 Alterations in Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System(p. 1159)
• Disorders of the Penis(p. 1159)
• Disorders of the Scrotum and Testes(p. 1162)
• Disorders of the Prostate(p. 1168)
• Chapter 50 Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System(p. 1175)
• Reproductive Structures(p. 1175)
• Menstrual Cycle(p. 1179)
• Breasts(p. 1184)
• Chapter 51 Alterations in Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System(p. 1187)
• Disorders of the External Genitalia and Vagina(p. 1187)
• Disorders of the Cervix and Uterus(p. 1192)
• Disorders of the Fallopian Tubes and Ovaries(p. 1199)
• Disorders of Pelvic Support and Uterine Position Cystocele(p. 1204)
• Menstrual Disorders(p. 1206)
• Disorders of the Breast(p. 1209)
• Infertility(p. 1213)
• Chapter 52 Sexually Transmitted Diseases(p. 1219)
• Infections of the External Genitalia(p. 1219)
• Vaginal Infections(p. 1223)
• Vaginal-Urogenital-Systemic Infections(p. 1226)
• Unit XIV Integrated Body Function(p. 1231)
• Chapter 53 Stress and Adaptation(p. 1233)
• Health and Adaptation(p. 1233)
• Stress(p. 1236)
• Factors Affecting Adaptation to Stress(p. 1239)
• Chapter 54 Alterations in Nutritional Status(p. 1243)
• Nutritional Status(p. 1243)
• Overnutrition and Obesity(p. 1254)
• Undernutrition(p. 1258)
• Chapter 55 Alterations in Activity Tolerance(p. 1265)
• Activity Tolerance(p. 1265)
• Bed Rest and Immobility(p. 1274)
• Chapter 56 Alterations in Temperature Regulation(p. 1283)
• Body Temperature Regulation(p. 1283)
• Increased Body Temperature(p. 1286)
• Decreased Body Temperature(p. 1292)
• Unit XV Developmental Aspects of Altered Health(p. 1295)
• Chapter 57 Concepts of Altered Health in Children(p. 1297)
• Growth and Development(p. 1297)
• Infancy(p. 1303)
• Early Childhood(p. 1309)
• Early School Years to Late Childhood(p. 1310)
• Adolescence(p. 1311)
• Chapter 58 Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults(p. 1317)
• The Elderly and Theories of Aging(p. 1317)
• Physiologic Changes of Aging(p. 1319)
• Functional Problems of Aging(p. 1324)
• Drug Therapy in the Older Adult(p. 1330)
• Glossary(p. 1335)
• Appendix Lab Values(p. 1345)
• Index(p. 1349)
• Lippincott Credits(p. 1404)