Pathophysiology The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults 8th Edition pdf eBook - ISBN: 9780323639507
 
About This eBook : 
 
Learn the what, how, and why of pathophysiology! With easy-to-read, in-depthdescriptions 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 withexpanded 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.
Algorithmsand 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! 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.
 
Table of Contents : 
 
Part 1: CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CELLS AND TISSUES
Unit I: THE CELL
Unit II: GENES AND GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
Unit III: MECHANISMS OF SELF-DEFENSE
Unit IV. CELLULAR PROLIFERATION: CANCER
Part 2: PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS
Unit V: THE NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
Unit VI: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Unit VII: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
Unit VIII: THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
Unit IX: THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS
Unit X: THE PULMONARY SYSTEM
Unit XI: THE RENAL AND UROLOGIC SYSTEMS
Unit XII: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Unit XIII: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Unit XIV: THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Unit XV: MULTIPLE INTERACTING SYSTEMS