| Description |
xvii, 750 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Unit I. Fundamental mechanisms of health and disease -- Ch. 1. Cell structure and function -- Ch. 2. Genetics -- Ch. 3. Cancer -- Unit II. Effective and ineffective health protection -- Ch. 4. The integument -- Ch. 5. The immune system -- Ch. 6. Homeostasis and the stress response -- Ch. 7. Neuroendocrine - immune interaction -- Unit III. Integrated control and dysfunction -- Ch. 8. The nervous system -- Ch. 9. The endocrine system -- Ch. 10. The musculoskeletal system -- Ch. 11. The senses -- Unit IV. Oxygen balance and deficiencies -- Ch. 12. The hematologic system -- Ch. 13. The cardiovascular system -- Ch. 14. The respiratory system -- Unit V. Nutrition, elimination, and reproductive function and dysfunction -- Ch. 15. The gastrointestinal system -- Ch. 16. The pancreas and diabetes mellitus -- Ch. 17. The liver -- Ch. 18. The genitourinary system -- Ch. 19. Fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance -- Ch. 20. The reproductive system |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Physiology, Pathological -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Pathology.
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Physiological Phenomena.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2006025975 |
| ISBN |
9780781763110 paperback alkaline paper |
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0781763118 paperback alkaline paper |
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