| Dedication | v |
| About the Authors | xi |
| Preface | xiii |
| Part I | Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | |
| Chapter 1 | Fluid Balance | 2 |
| Chapter 2 | Electrolyte Balance | 6 |
| Chapter 3 | Electrolyte Balance: Part II | 8 |
| Chapter 4 | Acid-Base Balance | 11 |
| Part I Questions | 14 |
| Part I Answers | 15 |
| Part II | Immune Disorders | |
| Chapter 5 | Immune Response | 18 |
| Chapter 6 | Infectious Microorganisms | 21 |
| Chapter 7 | Leukocytes | 24 |
| Chapter 8 | Antigens, Antibodies, and Immunity | 26 |
| Chapter 9 | Lyme Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | 29 |
| Chapter 10 | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | 31 |
| Part II Questions | 34 |
| Part II Answers | 36 |
| Part III | Anemias | |
| Chapter 11 | Common Anemias | 38 |
| Chapter 12 | Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Pernicious Anemia | 41 |
| Part III Questions | 45 |
| Part III Answers | 46 |
| Part IV | Nervous System | |
| Chapter 13 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System | 48 |
| Chapter 14 | Altered Level of Consciousness and Increased Intracranial Pressure | 52 |
| Chapter 15 | Seizures and Infections of the Nervous System | 56 |
| Chapter 16 | Trauma to the Nervous System | 59 |
| Chapter 17 | Cerebrovascular Accident | 63 |
| Chapter 18 | Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System | 67 |
| Part IV Questions | 70 |
| Part IV Answers | 72 |
| Part V | Endocrine System | |
| Chapter 19 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System | 76 |
| Chapter 20 | Thyroid | 79 |
| Chapter 21 | Parathyroid | 82 |
| Chapter 22 | Adrenal Physiology | 84 |
| Chapter 23 | Diabetes Mellitus | 87 |
| Part V Questions | 91 |
| Part V Answers | 93 |
| Part VI | Respiratory System | |
| Chapter 24 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System | 96 |
| Chapter 25 | Asthma | 99 |
| Chapter 26 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Emboli | 102 |
| Chapter 27 | Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema | 105 |
| Chapter 28 | Lung Cancer | 108 |
| Chapter 29 | Pneumonia and Atelectasis | 111 |
| Chapter 30 | Tuberculosis | 114 |
| Part VI Questions | 117 |
| Part VI Answers | 119 |
| Part VII | Cardiovascular System | |
| Chapter 31 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part I | 122 |
| Chapter 32 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part II | 125 |
| Chapter 33 | Dyslipidemias and Atherosclerosis | 128 |
| Chapter 34 | Coronary Artery Disease | 131 |
| Chapter 35 | Hypertension | 135 |
| Chapter 36 | Congestive Heart Failure | 139 |
| Chapter 37 | Dysrhythmias | 142 |
| Chapter 38 | Cardiomyopathies | 145 |
| Chapter 39 | Inflammatory Heart Disease | 149 |
| Chapter 40 | Valvular Problems | 153 |
| Chapter 41 | Vascular Disorders | 156 |
| Part VII Questions | 159 |
| Part VII Answers | 161 |
| Part VIII | Gastrointestinal System | |
| Chapter 42 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System | 164 |
| Chapter 43 | Gastritis | 168 |
| Chapter 44 | Peptic Ulcer Disease | 172 |
| Chapter 45 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 176 |
| Chapter 46 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part I | 180 |
| Chapter 47 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part II | 183 |
| Chapter 48 | Diverticulitis | 186 |
| Chapter 49 | Intestinal Obstruction and Paralytic Ileus | 189 |
| Chapter 50 | Gastroenteritis: Part I | 191 |
| Chapter 51 | Gastroenteritis: Part II | 194 |
| Chapter 52 | Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract | 197 |
| Chapter 53 | Liver and Biliary Anatomy and Physiology | 201 |
| Chapter 54 | Hepatitis | 205 |
| Chapter 55 | Cirrhosis | 208 |
| Chapter 56 | Pancreatitis and Gallbladder Diseases | 212 |
| Part VIII Questions | 215 |
| Part VIII Answers | 218 |
| Part IX | Renal System | |
| Chapter 57 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System | 222 |
| Chapter 58 | Urinary Tract Infections and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | 224 |
| Chapter 59 | Glomerulonephritis | 227 |
| Chapter 60 | Micturition and Incontinence | 230 |
| Chapter 61 | Renal Calculi and Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy | 233 |
| Chapter 62 | Renal Failure | 236 |
| Chapter 63 | Tubulointerstitial Disorders | 239 |
| Part IX Questions | 242 |
| Part IX Answers | 244 |
| Part X | Orthopedics | |
| Chapter 64 | Bone Physiology | 246 |
| Chapter 65 | Osteoporosis | 249 |
| Chapter 66 | Arthritis | 252 |
| Chapter 67 | Low Back Pain | 256 |
| Part X Questions | 260 |
| Part X Answers | 262 |
| References | 263 |
| Index | 267 |
