Pathophysiology: Adaptations and Alterations in Function Book

1	Cells: Structure, Function, Organization	4
2	Alterations in Cellular Processes	31
3	Neoplasia	43
4	Genetic Disorders	64
5	Biophysical Development of Reproduction	86
6	Biophysical Development of Children	117
7	Biophysical Developmental Changes of Adults	143
8	Biophysical Changes of the Older Adult	157
9	Concepts of Stress and Sleep	176
10	Normal and Altered Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	192
11	Normal and Altered Acid-Base Balance	211
12	Normal and Altered Nutritional Balance	227
13	Shock	253
14	Infectious Agents	276
15	Inflammation and Resolution of Inflammation	296
16	Normal Immunologic Response	314
17	Immune Deficiency and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease	330
18	Hypersensitivity and Autoimmune Reactions	348
19	Normal and Altered Erythrocyte Function	368
20	Normal and Altered Leukocyte Function	390
21	Normal and Altered Coagulation	408
22	Normal Circulatory Dynamics	426
23	Coronary Artery Disease	457
24	Alterations in Specific Structures in the Heart	473
25	Compromised Pumping Ability of the Heart	496
26	Hypertension	516
27	Alterations in Systemic Circulation	524
28	Normal Respiratory Function	544
29	Restrictive Alterations in Pulmonary Function	568
30	Obstructive Alterations in Pulmonary Function	591
31	Other Alterations Affecting the Pulmonary System	603
32	Normal Renal and Urinary Excretory Function	616
33	Immunologic, Infectious, Toxic, and Other Alterations in Function	633
34	Disorders of Micturition and Obstruction of the Genitourinary Tract	646
35	Renal Failure and Uremia	657
36	Pituitary Regulation and Alterations in Function	672
37	Adrenal Mechanisms and Alterations	695
38	Thyroid and Parathyroid Functions and Alterations	708
39	Normal and Altered Functions of the Pancreas	726
40	Normal Function of the Gastrointestinal System	764
41	Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function	781
42	Normal Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Exocrine Function	804
43	Alterations in Hepatobiliary Function	816
44	Normal and Altered Functions of the Muscular System	834
45	Normal and Altered Structure and Function of the Skeletal System	847
46	Normal Structure and Function of the Skin	886
47	Alterations in Skin Integrity	898
48	Normal Structure and Function of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems	924
49	Adaptations and Alterations in the Special Senses	969
50	Common Adaptations and Alterations in Higher Neurologic Function	989
51	Pain	1007
52	Traumatic Alterations in the Nervous System	1022
53	Tumors and Infections of the Central Nervous System	1052
54	Degenerative and Chronic Alterations in the Central Nervous System	1082
55	Normal and Altered Male Reproductive Function	1102
56	Normal and Altered Female Reproductive Function	1122
57	Sexually Transmitted Diseases	1160
	Appendices
	A: Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances for Women (Nonpregnant)	1173
	B: Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances for Pregnant and Lactating Women	1174
	C: Average Heights and Weights by Age and Sex	1175
	D: Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)	1176
	E: Body Weights in Kilograms According to Height and Body Mass	1178
	F: Summary of Cardiac Dysrhythmias	1179
	G: Discussion of Case Study Questions	1190
	Index	1203