McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology

Name: McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology
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ISBN: 9780323789882

The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

by Julia Rogers

9th Edition

Publisher: Mosby

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Print ISBN	9780323789882
eText ISBN	9780323789899
Publisher	Mosby
Publishing Year	2022
Edition	9th Edition
Language	English
Pages	1736

McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology, 9th Edition, gives college, university, nursing, and health professions students a thorough grounding in the biological mechanisms of disease across the human lifespan. Written by Julia Rogers and published by Mosby, this textbook details normal biological structures and functions alongside the etiology and progression of altered cellular and tissue states.

The core coverage opens with cellular processes, fluid and electrolyte balance, genetics, epigenetics, and mechanisms of self-defense such as immunity and inflammation. The text then transitions to systemic pathophysiological processes, spanning neurologic disorders, hormonal regulation, cardiovascular and lymphatic diseases, pulmonary conditions, and renal dysfunction. Dedicated content also addresses specific topics like obesity, starvation, and pediatric variations across systems.

Visual learning is supported by algorithms and flowcharts that track disease pathways, while end-of-chapter summary reviews help students consolidate complex concepts. This comprehensive text directly supports academic curricula designed to build practical clinical understanding.

Chapter 1: Cellular Biology
Chapter 2: Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents
Chapter 3: The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases
Chapter 4: Genes and Genetic Diseases
Chapter 5: Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases
Chapter 6: Epigenetics and Disease
Chapter 7: Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing
Chapter 8: Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 9: Alterations in Immunity
Chapter 10: Infection
Chapter 11: Stress and Disease
Chapter 12: Cancer Biology
Chapter 13: Cancer Epidemiology
Chapter 14: Cancer in Children and Adolescents
Chapter 15: Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
Chapter 16: Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function
Chapter 18: Alterations of the Brain, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves
Chapter 19: Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 20: Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children
Chapter 21: Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
Chapter 22: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
Chapter 23: Obesity, Starvation, and Anorexia of Aging
Chapter 24: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
Chapter 25: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 26: Alterations of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 27: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 28: Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
Chapter 29: Alterations of Hematologic Function
Chapter 30: Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children
Chapter 31: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 32: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 33: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children
Chapter 34: Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
Chapter 35: Alterations of Pulmonary Function
Chapter 36: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children
Chapter 37: Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
Chapter 38: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
Chapter 39: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children
Chapter 40: Structure and Function of the Digestive System
Chapter 41: Alterations of Digestive Function
Chapter 42: Alterations of Digestive Function in Children
Chapter 43: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 44: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 45: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children
Chapter 46: Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
Chapter 47: Alterations of the Integument in Children
Chapter 48: Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults
Chapter 49: Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children