Contributors and Consultants

iv

Road Map to Pathophysiology

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1

Cardiovascular Disorders

1

2

Respiratory Disorders

55

3

Neurologic Disorders

99

4

Gastrointestinal Disorders

149

5

Musculoskeletal Disorders

185

6

Hematologic Disorders

205

7

Immunologic Disorders

235

8

Endocrine Disorders

253

9

Renal Disorders

283

10

Integumentary Disorders

303

11

Reproductive Disorders

325

12

Genetic Disorders

345

13

Acid-Base Disorders

369

APPENDICES AND INDEX

The Test Zone

389

Selected References

403

Index

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