Pathophysiology : the biologic basis for disease in adults and children / [edited by] Kathryn L. McCance, Sue E. Huether ; section editors, Valentina L. Brashers, Neal S. Rote. - 6th ed. - Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier, c2010. - xxvi, 1838 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cellular biology -- Altered cellular and tissue biology -- The cellular environment: fluids and electrolytes, acids and bases -- Genes and genetic diseases -- Genes, environment, and common diseases -- Innate immunity: inflammation -- Adaptive immunity -- Alterations in immunity and inflammation -- Infection -- Stress and disease -- Biology, clinical manifestations, and treatment of cancer -- Cancer epidemiology -- Cancer in children -- Structure and function of the neurologic system -- Pain, temperature regulation, sleep, and sensory function -- Alterations in cognitive systems, cerebral hemodynamics, and motor function -- Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the neuromuscular junction -- Neurobiology of schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders -- Alterations of neurologic function in children -- Mechanisms of hormonal regulation -- Alterations of hormonal regulation -- Structure and function of the reproductive systems -- Alterations of the reproductive systems -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Structure and function of the hematologic system -- Alterations of erythrocyte function -- Alterations of leukocyte, lymphoid, and hemostatic function -- Alterations of hematologic function in children -- Structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- Alterations of cardiovascular function -- Alterations of cardiovascular function in children -- Structure and function of the pulmonary system -- Alterations of pulmonary function -- Alterations of pulmonary function in children -- Structure and function of the renal and urologic systems -- Alterations of renal and urinary tract function -- Alterations of renal and urinary tract function in children -- Structure and function of the digestive system -- Alterations of digestive function -- Alterations of digestive function in children -- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system -- Alterations of musculoskeletal function -- Alterations of musculoskeletal function in children -- Structure, function, and disorders of the integument -- Alterations of the integument in children -- Shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and burns in adults -- Shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and burns in children.

9780323065849 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2009030981

101511652 DNLM


Physiology, Pathological.
Nursing.
Pathology--Nurses' Instruction.
Disease--Nurses' Instruction.
Physiological Phenomena--Nurses' Instruction.

RB113 / .M35 2010

616.07

2010 B-524 QZ 4 / P3027 2010