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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology is designedspecifically for nursing and healthcare students, providing astraightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction topathophysiology. Highly visual and written specifically forstudents, the second edition of this best-selling textbook providesclear explanations of the anatomy of the human body, and theeffects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To make studyeasier, the book includes learning outcomes, a range of activitiesto test learning, key words, end-of-chapter glossaries, andclinical case scenarios, and is supported by an online resourcecentre with further activities and exercises. Key Features: Superb full colour illustrations, bringing this subject tolife Full of extra features to help improve the learning process,including key words, test-your-knowledge, exercises, furtherreading and learning outcomes New case studies throughout to help you understand how to applythe knowledge in clinical practice Supported by an online resource centre at www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiologywith fantastic extras for both lecturers and students, including animage bank, interactive multiple choice questions, true/falseexercises, word-searches, glossary flash-cards, label-the diagramactivities, and more!
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ABOUT THE EDITORS
Muralitharan Nair is Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire,UK.
Ian Peate is Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, Middlesex, UK.
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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology, second edition, is designed specifically for nursing and healthcare students, providing a user-friendly, straightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction to pathophysiology.
With an applied, full-colour visual approach, the new edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To enhance the learning process, the book includes learning outcomes, test-your-knowledge, key words, glossary of terms, and clinical case studies, and is supported by an online resource centre with further activities and exercises.
KEY FEATURES:
• Superb full-colour illustrations, bringing this subject to life
• Full of extra features to help improve the learning process, including key words, test-your-knowledge, exercises, further reading and learning outcomes
• New case studies throughout to help you understand how to apply the knowledge in clinical practice
• Supported by an online resource centre with fantastic extras for both lecturers and students.
Résumé
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology is designed specifically for nursing and healthcare students, providing a straightforward, jargon-free, accessible introduction to pathophysiology. Highly visual and written specifically for students, the second edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To make study easier, the book includes learning outcomes, a range of activities to test learning, key words, end-of-chapter glossaries, and clinical case scenarios, and is supported by an online resource centre with further activities and exercises.
Key Features:
Contenu
About the series xiv
Contributors xv
Acknowledgements xvii
Copyright information xviii
Preface xix
How to get the best out of your textbook xx
Features contained within your textbook xxii
How to use the website xxiii
Introduction xxiv
Chapter 1 Cell and body tissue physiology 1
Anthony Wheeldon
Introduction 2
Anatomy of the cell 2
The cell membrane 3
Cytoplasm 9
Nucleus 9
Mitosis and meiosis 10
The organelles 14
Types of cells 18
Tissues 19
Tissue repair 26
Conclusion 27
Activities 28
Glossary of terms 31
References 35
Chapter 2 Cancer 36
Carl Clare
Introduction 38
Biology of cancer 39
Causes of cancer 42
Staging of cancers 46
Signs and symptoms of cancer 47
Treatment of cancer 48
Prevention of cancer 50
Examples of cancers 51
Conclusion 56
Activities 57
Further resources 60
Glossary of terms 60
References 64
Chapter 3 Infl ammation, immune response and healing 66
Janet G. Migliozzi
Introduction 68
Infectious micro-organisms 68
Spread of infection 69
Types of infectious micro-organisms 73
The immune system 78
Organs, cells and proteins of the immune system 78
Infl ammatory response 84
Conclusion 86
Activities 87
Further resources 90
Glossary of terms 91
References 95
Chapter 4 Shock 96
Janet G. Migliozzi
Introduction 98
Types of shock 99
Pathophysiology of shock 102
Stages of shock 103
Care of the patient in shock 105
Conclusion 107
Activities 109
Further resources 111
Glossary of terms 112
References 113
Chapter 5 The heart and associated disorders 114
Muralitharan Nair
Introduction 116
Location of the heart 116
Structures of the heart 117
Blood fl ow through the heart 119
Conducting systems of the heart 120
Nerve supply of the heart 122
Diseases of the heart 123
Conclusion 135
Activities 136
Further resources 138
Glossary of terms 139
References 141
Chapter 6 The vascular system and associated disorders 142
Muralitharan Nair
Introduction 144
Overview of blood vessels 144
Structure of the blood vessels 144
Blood pressure 149
Diseases of the blood vessels 150
Conclusion 168
Activities 169
Further resources 172
Glossary of terms 173
References 174
Chapter 7 The blood and associated disorders 176
Muralitharan Nair
Introduction 178
Composition of blood 178
Properties of blood 178
Functions of blood 179
Plasma 180
Formed elements of blood 182
Haemostasis 187
Blood groups 188
Diseases of the blood 190
Conclusion 204
Activities 204
Further resources 206
Glossary of terms 207
References 209
Chapter 8 The renal system and associated disorders 210
Muralitharan Nair
Introduction 212
The renal system 212
Disorders of the renal system 222
Conclusion 233
Activities 234
Further resources 236
Glossary of terms 237
References 239
Chapter 9 The respiratory system and associated disorders 240 Ant...