Pathophysiology created by Lee-Ellen Copstead and Jacquelyn Banasik

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to pathophysiology -- Homeostasis and adaptive responses to stressors -- Cell structure and function -- Cell injury, aging, and death -- Genome structure, regulation, and tissue differentiation -- Genetic and developmental disorders -- Neoplasia -- Infectious processes -- Inflammation and immunity -- Alterations in immune function -- Malignant disorders of white blood cells -- HIV disease and AIDS -- Alterations in oxygen transport -- Alterations in hemostasis and blood coagulation -- Alterations in blood flow -- Alterations in blood pressure -- Cardiac function -- Alterations in cardiac function -- Heart failure and dysrhythmias: common sequelae of cardiac diseases -- Shock -- Respiratory function and alterations in gas exchange -- Obstructive pulmonary disorders -- Restrictive pulmonary disorders -- Fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and imbalances -- Acid-base homeostasis and imbalances -- Renal function -- Intrarenal disorders -- Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease -- Disorders of the lower urinary tract -- Male genital and reproductive function -- Alterations in male genital and reproductive function -- Female genital and reproductive function -- Alterations in female genital and reproductive function -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Gastrointestinal function -- Gastrointestional disorders -- Alterations in function of the gallbladder and exocrine pancreas -- Liver diseases -- Endocrine physiology and mechanisms of hypothalamic-pituitary regulation -- Disorders of endocrine function -- Diabetes mellitus -- Alterations in metabolism and nutrition -- Structure and function of the nervous system -- Acute disorders of brain function -- Chronic disorders of neurologic function -- Alterations in special sensory function -- Pain -- Neurobiology of psychotic illnesses -- Neurobiology of nonpsychotic illnesses -- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system -- Alterations in musculoskeletal function: trauma, infection, and disease -- Alterations in musculoskeletal function: rheumatic disorders -- Alterations in the integumentary system -- Burn injuries.

A clear, comprehensive introduction to disease, Pathophysiology, 5th Edition explores the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of disorders. Units are organized by body system, and each begins with an illustrated review of anatomy and normal physiology. A discussion then follows on the disease processes.