Study Guide for Understanding Pathophysiology

Professor Emeritus Sue E. Huether works in the College of Nursing at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA Professor Kathryn L. McCance works at the College of Nursing at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

• PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGYUnit 1: The Cell1. Cellular Biology2. Genes and Genetic Diseases3. Epigenetics and Disease4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and BasesUnit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing7. Adaptive Immunity8. Alterations in Immunity  NEW!9. Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense10. Stress and DiseaseUnit 3: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer11. Biology of Cancer12. Cancer Epidemiology13. Cancer in Children and AdolescentsPART TWO: BODY SYSTEMS AND DISEASESUnit 4: The Neurologic System14. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System15. Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function16. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function17. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction18. Alterations of Neurologic Function in ChildrenUnit 5: The Endocrine System19. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation20. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation21. Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition  NEW!Unit 6: The Hematologic System22. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System23. Alterations of Hematologic Function24. Alterations of Hematologic Function in ChildrenUnit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems25. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems26. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function27. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in ChildrenUnit 8: The Pulmonary System28. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System29. Alterations of Pulmonary Function30. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in ChildrenUnit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems31. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems32. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function33. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in ChildrenUnit 10: The Reproductive Systems34. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems35. Alterations of the Female Reproductive System36. Alterations of the Male Reproductive SystemUnit 11: The Digestive System37. Structure and Function of the Digestive System38. Alterations of Digestive Function39. Alterations of Digestive Function in ChildrenUnit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems40. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System41. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function42. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children43. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument44. Alterations of the Integument in ChildrenAnswer Key