Table of Contents
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List of
Contributors |
vii |
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Acknowledgements |
ix |
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Introduction |
x |
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Copyright
Information |
xiv |
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Chapter 1 |
Cell and Body Tissue Physiology |
1 |
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Chapter 2 |
Cancer |
34 |
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Chapter 3 |
Inflammation, Immune Response and
Healing |
61 |
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Chapter 4 |
Shock |
86 |
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Chapter 5 |
The Heart and Associated Disorders |
101 |
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Chapter 6 |
The Vascular System and Associated
Disorders |
128 |
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Chapter 7 |
The Blood and Associated Disorders |
157 |
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Chapter 8 |
The Renal System and Associated
Disorders |
188 |
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Chapter 9 |
The Respiratory System and Associated
Disorders |
214 |
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Chapter 10 |
The Nervous System and Associated
Disorders |
247 |
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Chapter 11 |
The Gastrointestinal System and
Associated Disorders |
272 |
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Nutrition and Associated Disorders |
298 |
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Chapter 13 |
The Endocrine System and Associated
Disorders |
318 |
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Chapter 14 |
The Reproductive Systems and
Associated Disorders |
349 |
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Chapter 15 |
Pain and Pain Management |
380 |
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Chapter 16 |
The Musculoskeletal System and
Associated Disorders |
414 |
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Chapter 17 |
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and
Associated Disorders |
439 |
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Chapter 18 |
The Skin and Associated Disorders |
461 |
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Chapter 19 |
The Ear, Nose and Throat, Eyes and
their Associated Disorders |
487 |
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Appendix |
Reference Values in Venous Serum
(Adults) |
512 |
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Index |
516 |
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