Study Guide for Pathophysiology: The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

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Introduction to Pathophysiology

PART ONE: CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CELLS AND TISSUES

Unit I: The Cell

1. Cellular Biology
2. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology
3. The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Unit II: Genes and Gene-Environment Interaction

4. Genes and Genetic Diseases
5. Genes, Environment, Life-style, and Common Diseases

Unit III: Mechanisms of Self-Defense

6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation
7. Adaptive Immunity
8. Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation
9. Infection
10. Stress and Disease

Unit IV: Cellular Proliferation: Cancer

11. Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer
12. Cancer Epidemiology
13. Cancer in Children

PART TWO: PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS: ORGANS AND SYSTEMS

Unit V: The Neurologic System

14. Structure and Function of the Neurologic System
15. Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function
16. Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function
17. Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction
18. Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders
19. Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Unit VI: The Endocrine System

20. Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation
21. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Unit VII: The Reproductive Systems

22. Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems
23. Alterations of the Reproductive Systems
24. Sexually Transmitted Infections

Unit VIII: The Hematologic System

25. Structure and Function of the Hematologic System
26. Alterations of Erythrocyte Function
27. Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function
28. Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Unit IX: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

29. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
30. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
31. Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Unit X: The Pulmonary System

32. Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System
33. Alterations of Pulmonary Function
34. Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Unit XI: The Renal and Urologic System

35. Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems
36. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
37. Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Unit XII: The Digestive System

38. Structure and Function of the Digestive System
39. Alterations of Digestive Function
40. Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Unit XIII: The Musculoskeletal System

41. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
42. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function
43. Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Unit XIV: The Integumentary System

44. Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument
45. Alterations of the Integument in Children

Unit XV: Multiple Interacting Systems

46. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults
47. Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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