Color Atlas of Pathophysiology

Color Atlas of Pathophysiology

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