Introduction
Introduction The lymph nodes are major components of the lymphatic system clustered in small groups or chains at strategic locations, where they drain the lymphatic vessels of various anatomic regions….
PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
Alterations in the Integumentary System
Chapter 53 Alterations in the Integumentary System Lee-Ellen C. Copstead, Ruth E. Diestelmeier and Michael R. Diestelmeier Chapter Outline Age-Related Changes, 1055 Epidermis, 1056 Dermis and Subcutaneous Tissue, 1056 Appendages, 1057 Hair, 1057 Nails, 1057 Glands, 1057…
Alterations in Oxygen Transport
Chapter 13 Alterations in Oxygen Transport Marie L. Kotter and Susan G. Trevithick Chapter Outline Composition of Blood, 256 Organic and Inorganic Components, 257 Cellular Components, 257 Erythrocytes, 259 Leukocytes, 259 Platelets, 259 Structure and Function…
Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange
Chapter 21 Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange Lorna L. Schumann Chapter Outline Functional Anatomy, 450 Development of the Pulmonary System, 450 Upper Airway Structures, 450 Lower Airway Structures, 452 Pulmonary Circulation, 455 Age-Related…
Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function Jacquelyn L. Banasik Chapter Outline Plasma Membrane, 26 Membrane Structure, 26 Lipid Bilayer, 27 Membrane Proteins, 28 Organization of Cellular Compartments, 29 Cytoskeleton, 29 Nucleus, 30 Endoplasmic Reticulum, 30 Golgi Apparatus, 31 Lysosomes…
Inflammation and Immunity
Chapter 9 Inflammation and Immunity Jacquelyn L. Banasik Chapter Outline COMPONENTS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, 158 Epithelial Barriers, 158 Mononuclear Phagocyte System, 158 Lymphoid System, 159 Primary Lymphoid Organs, 159 Secondary Lymphoid Organs, 159 Tonsils, 159 Spleen, 161…
Alterations in Cardiac Function
Chapter 18 Alterations in Cardiac Function Shann D. Kim and Jacquelyn L. Banasik Chapter Outline Coronary Heart Disease, 379 Etiology of Coronary Heart Disease, 379 Mechanisms of Coronary Atherosclerosis, 379 Pathophysiology of Ischemia, 381…
Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Chapter 43 Structure and Function of the Nervous System Jacquelyn L. Banasik Chapter Outline STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION, 858 Central Nervous System, 858 Support and Protection of the Central Nervous System, 858 The Brain, 861 Cerebrum, 861…
Cardiac Function
Chapter 17 Cardiac Function Jacquelyn L. Banasik Chapter Outline Cardiovascular Anatomy, 350 Heart, 350 Circulatory System, 352 Cardiac Cycle, 352 Isovolumic Contraction, 353 Ventricular Ejection, 354 Isovolumic Relaxation, 355 Atrial Events, 355 Aortic and Pulmonary Artery Events, 355 Coronary…
Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases
Chapter 19 Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases Shann D. Kim and Jacquelyn L. Banasik Chapter Outline Heart Failure 409 Pathogenesis and Diagnosis 409 Systolic Dysfunction 409 Diastolic Dysfunction 409 Compensatory…
