Includes bibliographical references and index

Cellular biology -- Genes and genetic diseases -- Epigenetics and disease -- Altered cellular and tissue biology -- Fluids and electrolytes, acids and bases -- Innate immunity: inflammation and would healing -- Adaptive immunity -- Infection and defects in mechanisms of defense -- Stress and disease -- Biology of cancer -- Cancer epidemiology -- Cancer in children and adolescents -- Structure and function of the neurologic system -- Pain, temperature, sleep and sensory function -- Alterations in cognitive systems, cerebral hemodynamics and motor function -- Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems and neuromuscular junction -- Alterations of neurologic function in children -- Mechanisms of hormonal regulation -- Alterations of hormonal regulation -- Structure and function of the hematologic system -- Alterations of hematologic function -- Alterations of hematologic function in children -- Structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- Alterations of cardiovascular function -- Alterations of cardiovascular function in children -- Structure and function of the pulmonary system -- Alterations of pulmonary function -- Alterations of pulmonary function in children -- Structure and function of the renal and urologic systems -- Alterations of renal and urinary tract function -- Alterations of renal and urinary tract function in children -- Structure and function of the reproductive systems -- Alterations of the female reproductive system -- Alterations of the male reproductive system -- Structure and function of the digestive system -- Alterations of digestive function -- Alterations of digestive function in children -- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system -- Alterations of musculoskeletal function -- Alterations of musuloskeletal function in children -- Alterations of musculoskeletal function -- Alterations of musculoskeletal function in children -- Structure, function, and disorders of the integument -- Alterations of the integument in children

Master the important pathophysiology concepts you need to know with the most engaging and reader-friendly text available. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th Edition continues its tradition of delivering the most accurate information on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental knowledge needed to move forward in your nursing education and career. New additions include a new chapter on epigenetics, new content on rare diseases, a separate chapter for male and female reproductive alterations, streamlined features, simplified language, and fully updated information throughout. -- Provided by publisher