Study Guide for Pathophysiology

UNIT I PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC PROCESSES

1. Introduction to Pathophysiology

2. Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Adaptive Responses to Stressors
UNIT I: Case Studies
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UNIT II CELLULAR FUNCTION

3. Cell Structure and Function

4. Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

5. Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

6. Genetic and Developmental Disorders

7. Neoplasia
UNIT II: Case Studies
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UNIT III DEFENSE

8. Infectious Processes

9. Inflammation and Immunity

10. Alterations in Immune Function

11. Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

12. HIV Disease and AIDS
UNIT III: Case Studies
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UNIT IV OXYGEN TRANSPORT, BLOOD COAGULATION, BLOOD FLOW, AND BLOOD PRESSURE

13. Alterations in Oxygen Transport

14. Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

15. Alterations in Blood Flow

16. Alterations in Blood Pressure
UNIT IV: Case Studies
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UNIT V CARDIAC FUNCTION

17. Cardiac Function

18. Alterations in Cardiac Function

19. Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

20. Shock
UNIT V: Case Studies
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UNIT VI RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

21. Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

22. Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

23. Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders
UNIT VI: Case Studies
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UNIT VII FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE HOMEOSTASIS

24. Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

25. Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances
UNIT VII: Case Studies
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UNIT VIII RENAL AND BLADDER FUNCTION

26. Renal Function

27. Intrarenal Disorders

28. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

29. Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract
UNIT VIII: Case Studies
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UNIT IX GENITAL AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION

30. Male Genital and Reproductive Function

31. Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

32. Female Genital and Reproductive Function

33. Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

34. Sexually Transmitted Infections
UNIT IX: Case Studies
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UNIT X GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION

35. Gastrointestinal Function

36. Gastrointestinal Disorders

37. Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

38. Liver Diseases
UNIT X: Case Studies
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UNIT XI ENDOCRINE FUNCTION, METABOLISM, AND NUTRITION

39. Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

40. Disorders of Endocrine Function

41. Diabetes Mellitus

42. Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders
UNIT XI: Case Studies
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UNIT XII NEURAL FUNCTION

43. Structure and Function of the Nervous System

44. Acute Disorders of Brain Function

45. Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

46. Alterations in Special Sensory Function

47. Pain

48. Mental Health Disorders
UNIT XII: Case Studies
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UNIT XIII MUSCULOSKELETAL SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT

49. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

50. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

51. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT XIII: Case Studies
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UNIT XIV INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

52. Alterations in the Integumentary System

53. Burn Injuries
UNIT XIV: Case Studies
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