Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology

Name: Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology
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ISBN: 9781975107192

by Tommie L. Norris

5th Edition

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

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Print ISBN	9781975107192
eText ISBN	9781975151812
Publisher	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publishing Year	2019
Edition	5th Edition
Language	English
Pages	1248

Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology, 5th Edition presents a thorough exploration of biological mechanisms to establish a scientific foundation for nursing practice. Authored by Tommie L. Norris and published by Wolters Kluwer Health, this textbook provides nursing students and professional nurses with systematic coverage of how the human body operates during health and disease states.

The text integrates foundational biological principles with specific physiological alterations. Initial chapters explore cell and tissue characteristics, cellular injury, genetic control, neoplastic growth, and immune responses. Subsequent sections detail systemic pathophysiology, including cardiovascular disorders, respiratory gas exchange, renal balance, neural regulation, gastrointestinal processes, and metabolic control.

Full-color illustrations clarify complex disease processes and clinical manifestations of diseases across all body systems. This visual design makes the textbook suitable for undergraduate nursing courses as well as professional nurses seeking a structured refresher on biological concepts.

Chapter 1: Concepts of Health and Disease
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
Chapter 7: Stress and Adaptation
Chapter 8: Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chapter 40: Mechanisms of Endocrine Control1
Chapter 41: Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
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
Chapter 47: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 48: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms1
Chapter 49: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders, Activity Intolerance, and Fatigue
Chapter 50: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders
Chapter 51: Structure and Function of the Skin
Chapter 52: Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function