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ALTERATIONS IN HOMEOSTASIS Unit I: Pathophysiologic Processes 1. Introduction to Pathophysiology 2. Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR FUNCTION, GENETICS, AND DEVELOPMENT Unit II: Cellular Function 3. Cell Structure and Function 4. Cell Injury, Aging, and Death 5. Molecular Genetics and Tissue Differentiation 6. Genetic and Developmental Disorders 7. Neoplasia ALTERATIONS IN IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE 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 ALTERATIONS IN RESPIRATION AND TISSUE OXYGENATION 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 V: Cardiac Function 17. Cardiac Function 18. Alterations in Cardiac Function 19. Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases 20. Shock Unit VI: Respiratory Function 21. Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange 22. Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders 23. Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders ALTERATIONS IN FLUID BALANCE, EXCRETION, AND REPRODUCTION Unit VII: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis 24. Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances 25. Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances Unit VIII: Renal and Bladder Function 26. Renal Function 27. Intrarenal Disorders 28. Renal Failure 29. Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract 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 Diseases ALTERATIONS IN METABOLISM AND NURITION Unit X: Gastrointestinal Function 35. Gastrointestinal Function 36. Gastrointestinal Disorders 37. Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas 38. Liver Diseases Unit XI: Endocrine Function, Metabolism, and Nutrition 39. Mechanisms of Endocrine Control 40. Alterations in Endocrine Control 41. Diabetes Mellitus 42. Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition ALTERATIONS IN NEURAL CONTROL AND INTEGRATION Unit XII: Neural Function 43. Structure and Function of the Nervous System 44. Acute Disorders of Brian Function 45. Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function 46. Alterations in Special Sensory Function 47. Pain Unit XIII: Neuropsychological Function 48. Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses 49. Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses ALTERATIONS IN MOVEMENT AND SUPPORT Unit XIV: Musculoskeletal Support and Movement 50. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 51. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease 52. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders Unit XV: Integumentary System 53. Alterations in the Integumentary System 54. Burn Injuries Appendices A. Clinical and Laboratory Values Glossary