Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Preface

ix

SECTION I

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

 

Chapter 1

Behavioral Science

3

Chapter 2

Biochemistry

37

Chapter 3

Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Cell Biology

59

Chapter 4

Immunology

87

Chapter 5

Microbiology

111

Chapter 6

Embryology

141

Chapter 7

Physiology

147

Chapter 8

Pathology

153

Chapter 9

Pharmacology/Therapeutics

165

SECTION II

ORGAN SYSTEMS

 

Chapter 1

The Nervous System

183

 

Development of the Nervous System

184

 

Peripheral Nervous System

186

 

Meninges, Ventricular System, and Venous Drainage

195

 

Neurohistology and Pathologic Correlates

198

 

Spinal Cord

200

 

Cranial Nerves and Brain Stem

204

 

Visual System

206

 

Brain Stem Lesions

212

 

Cerebellum

213

 

Diencephalon

214

 

Basal Ganglia

215

 

Limbic System

217

 

Cerebral Cortex

218

 

Blood Supply

222

 

Seizures and Anticonvulsants

224

 

Opioid Analgesics and Related Drugs

226

 

Local Anesthetics

227

 

General Anesthetics

228

Chapter 2

The Cardiovascular System

229

 

Embryology

230

 

Anatomy

232

 

Physiology

237

 

Pathology

254

 

Pharmacology

267

Chapter 3

The Respiratory System

273

 

Embryology and Histology

274

 

Gross Anatomy

275

 

Physiology

277

 

Mechanics of Breathing

278

 

Gas Exchange

282

 

Pathology

289

Chapter 4

The Renal and Urinary System

299

 

Embryology and Anatomy

300

 

Physiology

302

 

Pharmacology

325

 

Pathology

327

Chapter 5

The Gastrointestinal System

333

 

Embryology

334

 

Histology

335

 

Gross Anatomy

337

 

Physiology

342

 

Pathology

355

 

Microbiology

365

 

Additional Pharmacology

368

Chapter 6

The Endocrine System

369

 

Endocrine System

370

 

Hypothalamus and Pituitary Overview

370

 

Adrenal Gland

372

 

Pancreas

379

 

Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate

383

 

Thyroid

386

 

Growth Hormone

390

Chapter 7

The Reproductive System

393

 

Reproductive System

394

 

Male Reproductive System

396

 

Female Reproductive System

403

 

Female Reproductive System Pathology

412

 

Breast Pathology

416

 

Genitourinary System Disease

419

Chapter 8

The Musculoskeletal System, Skin, and Connective Tissue

423

 

Structure, Function, and Pharmacology of Muscle

424

 

Head and Neck Embryology and Anatomy

428

 

Upper Extremities and Back

431

 

Musculoskeletal Disorders

442

 

Skin

451

Chapter 9

The Hematologic and Lymphoreticular System

459

 

Hematopoiesis

460

 

Hemostasis

460

 

Anticlotting Agents

464

 

Erythropoiesis

465

 

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

465

 

White Blood Cells

469

 

Disorders of Leukocytes

470

 

Hematologic Changes Associated with Infectious Disease

476

SECTION III

APPENDICES

 

Appendix A

Essential Equations

479

Appendix B

Standard Laboratory Values

485

Appendix C

Essentials Diseases and Findings

487

Appendix D

High-Yield Images

501

Appendix E

Drug List

513

Appendix F

Bacterial and Viral Algorithms

533

 

Index

541