eBook Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition By Tommie L. Norris
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The Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology (5th Edition) by Tommie L. Norris organizes the mechanisms of human disease into 15 units containing 52 chapters. The book bridges the gap between normal body function and the physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease. [1, 2, 3]
The major units and topics covered in this edition include:
Core Foundational Concepts
- Unit 1: Concepts of Health and Disease – Introduction to the language of pathophysiology, disease etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and epidemiology. [1]
- Unit 2: Cell Function and Growth – Cell structures and tissues, cellular adaptation, cellular injury, cell death, molecular pathways, and genetics (heredity, genetic disorders, and neoplasia/cancer). [1, 2]
- Unit 3: Disorders of Integrative Function – Systemic responses including the physiology of stress, homeostatic adaptation, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base balances. [1]
- Unit 4: Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity – Mechanisms of tissue repair, wound healing, infectious disease agents, innate/adaptive immunity, and immunodeficiencies (including HIV/AIDS). [1]
System-Specific Pathophysiology
- Unit 5: Disorders of Neural Function – Somatosensory pathways, pain mechanics, motor function disorders, brain trauma/stroke, sleep disorders, and cognitive/mental health alterations.
- Unit 6: Disorders of Special Sensory Function – Ocular biology and visual disorders, along with hearing deficits and vestibular (balance) conditions.
- Unit 7: Disorders of the Hematopoietic System – Blood cell production, hemostasis (blood clotting), anemia and red blood cell disorders, and white blood cell diseases (like leukemia).
- Unit 8: Disorders of Cardiovascular Function – Alterations in blood pressure, blood flow mechanics, dysrhythmias, heart failure, and circulatory shock.
- Unit 9: Disorders of Respiratory Function – Ventilation, perfusion, gas exchange, and acute/chronic pulmonary disorders.
- Unit 10: Disorders of Renal Function – Glomerular and tubular function, fluid balance filtration, and acute or chronic renal failure.
- Unit 11: Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function – Intestinal motility, absorption, nutrition, and disorders of the GI tract, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
- Unit 12: Disorders of Endocrine Function – Mechanisms of metabolic control, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland dysfunctions.
- Unit 13: Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function – Male and female reproductive tracts, sexually transmitted infections, and gestational changes.
- Unit 14: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function – Bone structure/remodeling, muscle physiology, fractures, metabolic bone diseases, and rheumatic disorders.
- Unit 15: Disorders of Integumentary Function – Skin anatomy, dermatological lesions, wound healing, and common skin diseases. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
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