Book Description
UNDERSTANDING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY is a thorough, well-written text, providing the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the most current treatment of human disease in an easy-to-read, consistent format. It explains clearly why changes in cells and organs occur and how these changes are related to the clinical manifestations of disease. The book is divided into two parts. Part I presents the concepts of cellular structure, communication, injury and repair and discusses the influence of environment and the role of genetics in the development of disease. Part II provides an overview of normal anatomy and physiology for comparison and then relates the specific symptoms and most common diseases of each body system.
JA Majors Book Info
University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Textbook for nursing students on the pathophysiologic mechanisms and manifestations of disease. Aims to present the complex topics in an understandable way. Halftone illustrations with color highlighting. System requirements not cited. Previous edition: c1996.
