Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; How to Use This Book; 1. Overview of the Basic Sciences; 2. The Cardiovascular System; 3. The Endocrine System; 4. The Gastrointestinal System; 5. Hematology and Immunology; 6. The Musculoskeletal System; 7. The Central and Peripheral Nervous System; 8. The Renal System and Urology; 9. Reproductive Health; 10. The Respiratory System; 11. The Skin and Related Connective Tissue; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z