Birth and Development of Genetics and Genomics
The Birth and Development of Genetics and Genomics Few areas of science and medicine are seeing advances at the pace we are experiencing in the related fields of genetics and…
References
General References Feero WG, Guttmacher AE, Collins FS. Genomic medicine—an updated primer. N Engl J Med. 2010;362:2001–2011. ed 2. Elsevier: New York; 2012. Ginsburg G, Willard HF. Genomic and personalized…
Cardiovascular System Disorders
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular System Disorders Chapter Outline Review of the Cardiovascular System Heart Blood Pressure Heart Disorders Diagnostic Tests for Cardiovascular Function General Treatment Measures for Cardiac Disorders Coronary Artery…
Respiratory System Disorders
Chapter 13 Respiratory System Disorders Chapter Outline Review of Structures of the Respiratory System Purpose and General Organization Structures in the Respiratory System The Upper Respiratory Tract The Lower Respiratory…
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Chapter 2 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Chapter Outline Fluid Imbalance Review of Concepts and Processes Fluid Compartments Movement of Water Fluid Excess—Edema Causes of Edema Effects of Edema Fluid…
Blood and Circulatory System Disorders
Chapter 10 Blood and Circulatory System Disorders Chapter Outline Review of the Circulatory System and Blood Anatomy, Structures, and Components Blood Vessels Blood Composition of the Blood Blood Cells and…
Digestive System Disorders
Chapter 17 Digestive System Disorders Chapter Outline Review of the Digestive System Structures and Their Functions Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Liver Pancreas Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Neural and Hormonal Controls Digestion and…
Reproductive System Disorders
Chapter 19 Reproductive System Disorders Chapter Outline Disorders of the Male Reproductive System Review of the Male Reproductive System Structure and Function Hormones Congenital Abnormalities of the Penis Epispadias and…
Inflammation and Healing
Chapter 5 Inflammation and Healing Chapter Outline Review of Body Defenses Mechanical Barriers Nonspecific Mechanisms Specific Mechanisms Review of Normal Capillary Exchange Physiology of Inflammation Definition Causes Steps of Inflammation…
