The Nature of Disease is an easy-to-read primer on the etiology and pathogenesis of human disease. This unique book provides a basic understanding of pathology without microscopic pathology and molecular biology details.

Each chapter reviews normal anatomy and physiology, explains the development of common diseases, lists the major determinants of disease, presents clinical case studies, and includes end-of-chapter problem-solving questions.

A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations and a 250-question quiz.

Contents

General Pathology

1. The Nature of Disease: How to Think about Illness
2. Cell Injury, Death, and Adaptation
3. Inflammation
4. Repair
5. Disorders of Fluid and Blood Flow
6. Neoplasia
7. Developmental, Genetic, and Pediatric Disease
8. Disorders of the Immune System
9. The General Pathology of Infectious Disease
10. Disorders of Daily Life and Diet

The Pathology of Organ Systems

11. Diseases of the Blood and Bone Marrow; Disorders of Coagulation
12. Diseases of Blood Vessels
13. Diseases of the Heart
14. Diseases of the Respiratory System
15. Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
16. Diseases of the Liver
17. Diseases of the Pancreas
18. Diseases of the Endocrine System
19. Diseases of the Urinary Tract
20. Diseases of the Male Genitalia; Sexually Transmitted Diseases
21. Diseases of the Female Genitalia and Breast
22. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
23. Diseases of the Nervous System
24. Diseases of the Skin
25. Diseases of the Eye and Ear

Index

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