Chapter 23 Blood and bone marrow Common clinical problems from blood and bone marrow disease 621 Pathological basis of haematological signs and symptoms 621 COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION AND FUNCTIONS OF BLOOD…

Chapter 14 Respiratory tract Common clinical problems from respiratory tract disease 319 Pathological basis of respiratory signs and symptoms 319 Normal structure and function 320 Control of respiration Gas exchange…

Chapter 11 Carcinogenesis and neoplasia General characteristics of neoplasms (tumours) 222 Definitions Incidence of tumours Structure of tumours Tumour histology Classification of tumours 225 Behavioural classification Histogenetic classification Nomenclature of…

Chapter 9 Immunology and immunopathology Defence against infection 162 Non-specific defences Innate immunity Specific immunity Key molecules 162 Antigens Antibody T-cell receptors Major histocompatibility complex antigens Accessory and co-stimulatory molecules…

Chapter 15 Alimentary system Common clinical problems from alimentary system disease 357 Pathological basis of gastrointestinal signs and symptoms 357 MOUTH, TEETH, PHARYNX AND SALIVARY GLANDS 358 Normal structure and…

Chapter 25 Osteoarticular and connective tissues Common clinical problems from osteoarticular and connective tissue disease 711 Pathological basis of clinical signs and symptoms of bone, joint and connective tissue diseases…

Chapter 13 Cardiovascular system Common clinical problems from cardiovascular disease 271 Pathological basis of cardiovascular signs and symptoms 271 DISEASES OF THE ARTERIES AND OTHER VESSELS 272 Normal arterial structure…

Chapter 24 Skin Common clinical problems from skin disease 681 Pathological basis of dermatological signs 681 Normal structure and function 682 Skin as a barrier Failure of the barrier (eczema…

Chapter 16 Liver, biliary system and exocrine pancreas Common clinical problems from liver and biliary system disease 403 Pathological basis of hepatic signs and symptoms 403 LIVER 404 Normal structure…

Chapter 18 Breast Common clinical problems from breast disease 469 Pathological basis of breast signs and symptoms 469 Normal structure and function 470 Development Structure Cyclical variations Pregnancy and lactation…