Color Atlas of Pathophysiology

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Thieme, Jan 1, 2011 - Medical - 448 pages
Concise and packed with instructive detail, the second edition of this bestselling full-color atlas is the ideal choice for students. It includes the latest scientific knowledge about molecular and genetic causes of disease and promising new therapies.Each two-page color spread shows the causal relationships between disturbances of physiologic processes and explains the resulting malfunction and illness. Color illustrations carry the reader through sections on temperature and energy, blood, respiration, the kidney, the digestive system, the heart and circulation, metabolism, hormones, and the neuromuscular and sensory system. Throughout the book, the authors provide brief informational nuggets that review basic physiology.Features of the second edition:
  • New and timely information on adult respiratory distress syndrome, hyperoxia, oxidative stress, polycystic kidney disease, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic syndrome, copper metabolism and Wilsons Disease, and disproteinemas
  • 190 full-color illustrations - clearly organized and systematically color-coded - that clarify complex relationships
  • Thorough coverage of abnormalities of intercellular signal transmission, aging and life expectancy, pathophysiology of bone, and heart failure, and more
  • Highlighting of key words and paragraphs for easy navigation
    • The second edition of Color Atlas of Pathophysiology is an essential companion for students during their clinical studies, both as a study tool and as a key reference. It also serves as a handy refresher for clinicians and allied health professionals.
     

    Selected pages

    Contents

    Fundamentals
    		11
    Erythrocytes
    		34
    70
    		42
    Overview
    		70
    Distribution Abnormalities
    		76
    Pulmonary Emphysema
    		82
    Kidney Salt and Water Balance
    		100
    7
    		149
    8
    		191
    Metabolism S Silbernagl
    		260
    Dysproteinemias
    		274
    Hormones F Lang
    		278
    Hormones
    		289
    Neuromuscular and Sensory Systems F Lang
    		320
    32
    		392
    Copyright

    Heart and Circulation S Silbernagl
    		190

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    Color Atlas of Pathophysiology
    Stefan Silbernagl,Florian Lang
    Limited preview - 2010

    Common terms and phrases

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    About the author (2011)

    Professor and Head, Dept. of Physiology, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany

    Professor, Physiological Institute, University of Tuebingen, Germany

    Bibliographic information

    TitleColor Atlas of Pathophysiology
    Thieme e-book library
    Thieme electronic book library
    Thieme flexibook
    AuthorsStefan Silbernagl, Florian Lang
    Edition2
    PublisherThieme, 2011
    ISBN3131490616, 9783131490612
    Length448 pages
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