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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…