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Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Various · 5th Edition · ISBN 9781975107192 · Wolters Kluwer
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Chapter index Concepts of Health and Disease
Chapter 1: Concepts of Health and Disease Cell Function and Growth
Chapter 2: Cell and Tissue Characteristics
Chapter 3: Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death
Chapter 4: Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Chapter 5: Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Chapter 6: Neoplasia Integrative Body Functions
Chapter 7: Stress and Adaptation
Chapter 8: Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Chapter 9: Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing
Chapter 10: Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Chapter 11: Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 12: Disorders of the Immune Response, Including HIV/AIDS Disorders of Neural Function
Chapter 13: Organization and Control of Neural Function
Chapter 14: Somatosensory Function, Pain, Headache, and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 15: Disorders of Motor Function
Chapter 16: Disorders of Brain Function
Chapter 17: Sleep and Sleep-Wake Disorders
Chapter 18: Disorders of Thought, Emotion, and Memory
Chapter 19: Disorders of Visual Function
Chapter 20: Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function Disorders of Hematopoietic Function
Chapter 21: Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System
Chapter 22: Disorders of Hemostasis
Chapter 23: Disorders of Red Blood Cells
Chapter 24: Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues Disorders of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 25: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26: Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
Chapter 27: Disorders of Cardiac Function, and Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock
Chapter 28: Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm Disorders of Respiratory Function
Chapter 29: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Chapter 30: Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 31: Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange Disorders of Renal Function and Fluids and Electrolytes
Chapter 32: Structure and Function of the Kidney
Chapter 33: Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 34: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 35: Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 36: Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 37: Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 38: Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
Chapter 39: Alterations in Nutritional Status Disorders of Endocrine Function
Chapter 40: Mechanisms of Endocrine Control
Chapter 41: Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Chapter 42: Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System
Chapter 43: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 44: Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 45: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 46: Sexually Transmitted Infections Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 47: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 48: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms
Chapter 49: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders, Activity Intolerance, and Fatigue
Chapter 50: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders Disorders of Integumentary Function
Chapter 51: Structure and Function of the Skin
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