Pathophysiology

This text takes a conceptual approach to pathophysiology, defining the field as the study of disruptions of cellular homeostasis. Provides an integrated review of basic anatomy and physiology, and includes an excellent unit on acid/base and fluid/electrolyte balance, and related disorders. Each amply-illstrated chapter contains an outline, list of objectives, study questions, suggested readings, tables, and charts. Answers to study questions are found at the end of the text.