ALTERATIONS IN HOMEOSTASIS . Pathophysiologic Processes . Core Pathophysiology Concepts . Stress, Adaptation, and Coping . ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR FUNCTION, GENETICS, AND DEVELOPMENT . Cellular Function . Cell Structure and Function . Cell Injury, Aging, and Death . Molecular Genetics and Tissue Differentiation . Genetic and Developmental Disorders . Neoplasia . ALTERATIONS IN IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY REESPONSE . INfectious Processes . Inflammation and Immunity . Alterations in Immune Function . Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells . HIV Disease and AIDS . ALTERATIONS IN RESPIRATION AND TISSUE OXYGENATION . Oxygent Transport, Blood Coagulation, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure . Alterations in Oxygen Transport . Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation . Alterations in Blood Flow . Alterations in Blood Pressure . CARDIAC FUNCTION . Cardiac Function . Alterations in Cardiac Function . Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases . Shock . RESPIRATORY FUNCTION . Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange . Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders . Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders . ALTERATIONS IN FLUID BALANCE, EXCRETION, AND REPRODUCTION . Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid Base Homeostasis . Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances . Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances . RENAL AND BLADDER FUNCTION . Renal Function . Intrarenal Disorders . Renal Failure . Disorders of the Bladder . GENITAL AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION . Male Genital and Reproductive Function . Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function . Female Genital and Reproductive Function . Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function . Sexually Transmitted Diseases . ALTERATIONS IN METABOLISM AND NUTRITION . Gastrointestinal Function . Gastrointestinal Disor