- More than 1,200 questions in a wide variety of challenging formats cover all areas of pathophysiology. - Practice exams provide immediate feedback by helping you understand the rationale behind each answer. - Concise chapter summaries highlight need-to-know information and help you quickly review content. - Over 120 illustrations appear in active learning exercises to engage and reinforce understanding for visual learners. - Answer key in the back of the study guide allows you to check answers and evaluate your progress. - NEW! Thoroughly revised and updated information mirrors content from the 9th edition of the McCance & Huether's Pathophysiology textbook. - NEW! Over 40 detailed case scenarios provide real-world examples of how pathophysiology is used in the clinical setting, helping you integrate knowledge, develop clinical judgment, and apply theory to practice.
Table of Contents
Cellular Biology�
2. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents�
3. The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases�
4. Genes and Genetic Diseases�
5. Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases�
6. Epigenetics and Disease�
7. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing�
8. Adaptive Immunity�
9. Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation�
10. Infection�
11. Stress and Disease�
12. Cancer Biology�
13. Cancer Epidemiology�
14. Cancer in Children�
15. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System�
16. Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function�
17. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function�
18. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction�
19. Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder�
20. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children�
21. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation�
22. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation�
23. Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition�
24. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems�
25. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System�
26. Alterations of the Male Reproductive System�
27. Sexually Transmitted Infections�
28. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System�
29. Alterations of Hematologic Function�
30. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children�
31. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems�
32. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function�
33. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children�
34. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System�
35. Alterations of Pulmonary Function�
36. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children�
37. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems�
38. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function�
39. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children�
40. Structure and Function of the Digestive System�
41. Alterations of Digestive Function�
42. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children�
43. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System�
44. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function�
45. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children�
46. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument�
47. Alterations of the Integument in Children�
48. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults�
49. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children�
Answer Key�
