Understanding pathophysiology. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Judy A. Craft, Christopher J Gordon, Sue E. Huether, Kathryn L. McCance, Valentina L. Brashers.
• Authors: Craft, Judy A; Gordon, Christopher J; Huether, Sue E; McCance, Kathryn L; Brashers, Valentina L
• Contents: Part 1. Essential concepts of pathophysiology : -- 1. Introduction to clinical science -- 2. Homeostasis -- 3. Cellular structure and function -- 4. Altered cellular function -- 5. Genes -- Part 2. Alterations to regulation and control : -- 6. The structure and function of the neurological system -- 7. Pain -- 8. Concepts of neurological dysfunction -- 9. Alterations of neurological function across the lifespan -- 10. The structure and function of the endocrine system -- 11. Alterations of endocrine function across the lifespan -- Part 3. Alterations to protection and movement : -- 12. The structure and function of the immune system -- 13. Inflammation and fever -- 14. Infection -- 15. Alterations of immune function across the lifespan -- 16. The structure and function of the haematological system -- 17. Alterations of haematological function across the lifespan -- 18. The structure and function of the integumentary system -- 19. Alterations of the integumentary system across the lifespan -- 20. The structure and function of the musculoskeletal system -- 21. Alterations of musculoskeletal function across the lifespan -- Part 4. Alterations to body maintenance : -- 22. The structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- 23. Alterations of cardiovascular function across the lifespan -- 24. The structure and function of the pulmonary system -- 25. Alterations of pulmonary function across the lifespan -- 26. The structure and function of the digestive system -- 27. Alterations of digestive function across the lifespan -- 28. The structure and function of the urinary system -- 29. Fluids and electrolytes, acids and bases -- 30. Alterations of renal and urinary tract function across the life span -- Part 5. Alterations to continuity : -- 31. The structure and function of the reproductive systems -- 32. Alterations of the reproductive systems across the lifespan -- Part 6. Contemporary health issues : -- 33. Introduction to contemporary health issues -- 34. Stress and chronic disease -- 35. Obesity -- 36. Type 2 diabetes -- 37. Cancer -- 38. Genes, genetic disease and the environment -- 39. Neurobiology of mental illness -- 40. Indigenous health issues in Australia -- 41. Māori health in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Edition: 4e, Australia and New Zealand edition
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource (1406 pages)
• Subjects: 616.07; Physiology, Pathological; Pathology; Pysiology; Pathology; Physiopathologie; Pathologie; pathology; Pathology; Physiology, Pathological; Textbooks; Textbooks
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780729597739; 0729597733
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