Understanding Pathophysiology 2e - ANZ Evolve, 2nd Edition

Part 1 Essential concepts of pathophysiology

1. Introduction to clinical science
2. Homeostasis
3. Cellular structure and function
4. Altered cellular function
5. Genes

Part 2 Alterations to regulations and control

1. The structure and function of the neurological system [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
2. Pain
3. Concepts of neurological dysfunction [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
4. Alterations of neurological function across the lifespan [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
5. The structure and function of the endocrine system
6. Alterations of endocrine function across the life span

Part 3 Alterations to protection and movement

1. The structure and function of the immune system
2. Inflammation and fever
3. Infection [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
4. Alterations of immune function across the lifespan
5. The structure and function of the haematological system
6. Alterations of haematological function across the lifespan [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
7. The structure and function of the integumentary system
8. Alterations of the integumentary system across the lifespan
9. The structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
10. Alterations of musculoskeletal function across the lifespan

Part 4 Alterations to body maintenance

1. The structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
2. Alterations of cardiovascular function across the lifespan [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
3. The structure and function of the pulmonary system
4. Alterations of pulmonary function across the lifespan [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
5. The structure and function of the digestive system
6. Alterations of digestive function across the lifespan [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]
7. The structure and function of the urinary system
8. Fluids and electrolytes, acids and bases
9. Alterations of renal function and fluid balance across the lifespan

Part 5 Alterations to continuity

1. The structure and function of the reproductive systems
2. Alterations of the reproductive systems across the lifespan [+ Animation from US Evolve 2e]

Part 6 Contemporary health issues

1. Introduction to contemporary health issues
2. Stress and chronic disease
3. Obesity and diabetes mellitus
4. Cancer
5. Genes, genetic disease and the environment
6. Neurobiology of mental illness
7. Australian Indigenous health issues
8. New Zealand Indigenous Health Issues

Judy Craft, BAppSc (Hons), PhD, Lecturer in Medical Sciences at Queensland University of Technology, QLD and Christopher Gordon, RN, MExSc, PhD, Senior Lecturer Faculty of Medicine, Health and Health Science, Macquarie University.