Diseases of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 8 Diseases of the Female Reproductive System Female sex organs develop from the same primitive structures as male sex organs. The ovary evolves from the embryonic urogenital ridge, and…
Nervous System
Chapter 13 Nervous System The nervous system is an exceedingly complex entity responsible for the sensory, motor, and cognitive activities of the human body. The nervous system contains groups of…
Cardiovascular System
Chapter 2 Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular diseases are common and important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in industrialized countries. In spite of significant advances in primary prevention and therapy,…
Kidneys, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder
Chapter 6 Kidneys, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder The organ system examined in this chapter is the site of numerous diverse conditions, including congenital and hereditary diseases of the kidney, primary…
Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 4 Gastrointestinal System Common diseases of the esophagus, the stomach, and the small and large intestines include functional disorders, inflammation, infections, and tumors. Diseases of the Esophagus Esophageal diseases…
Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
Chapter 11 Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues The skeletal system provides structural support and protection to the human body and its internal organs, serves as primary home for blood-forming tissues,…
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Tissues
Chapter 10 Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Tissues Cells of the hematopoietic and lymphatic tissues serve vital functions of host defense, internal homeostasis, and bodily intactness. They all originate from the same…
Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
Chapter 5 Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas The liver maintains the physiologic and metabolic balance of the body. Therefore, disease of the liver may have numerous effects throughout the body: it…
Endocrine System
Chapter 12 Endocrine System The endocrine system consists of a number of organized glands, groups of cells, and dispersed solitary cells that control the functional balance of internal organs by…
Respiratory System
Chapter 3 Respiratory System Five major disease categories are presented in this chapter: obstructive and restrictive disorders of gas exchange, vascular diseases of the lung, infectious and inflammatory diseases, and…
