This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function – such as immune alterations or altered nutrition – and apply these processes to specific conditions. Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems. A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations and an interactive game. Faculty resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, additional case studies, and student assignment worksheets.

Look inside for these unique features:-

• Full-color art program and visually appealing interior enhance readability and retention of important concepts.
• Special Trends boxes and case studies help you gain a solid understanding of health care risk factors impacted by gender, race, or ethnicity.
• A Concepts map is included in each chapter to visually illustrate the important interrelationships of key concepts.
• Numerous chapter exercises, including discussion and application and practice exam quesions, provide you with ample opportunity to apply your new skills and knowledge
• Informational boxes are used throughout the text to draw your attention to important techniques, facts, and findings.

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