Understanding PathophysiologyThoroughly revised and updated, UNDERSTANDING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY provides the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the most current understanding of human disease in an easy-to-read, consistent format. It explains clearly why changes in cells and organs occur and how these changes are related to the clinical manifestations of disease. Enhancements include highlighted information on health alerts, risk factors, laboratory tests, treatments, a beautiful new full-color design throughout, and a FREE CD Companion inside each text.@: (Includes FREE CD-ROM and MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Huether/) |
Contents
The Cell | 1 |
GENES AND GENETIC DISEASES | 38 |
ALTERED CELLULAR AND TISSUE BIOLOGY | 64 |
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Understanding Pathophysiology Judy Craft,Dr. Christopher Gordon,Sue E Huether,Kathryn L McCance,Valentina L Brashers No preview available - 2014 |
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