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Biology of Disease


Biology of Disease

Paperback by Ahmed, Nessar; Dawson, Maureen; Smith, Chris; Wood, Ed (University of Leeds, UK)

Biology of Disease

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ISBN:
9780748772100
Publication Date:
26 Oct 2006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Nelson Thornes Ltd
Pages:
608 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 20 - 25 May 2024
Biology of Disease

Description

Biology of Disease describes the biology of many of the human disorders and disease that are encountered in a clinical setting. It is designed for first and second year students in biomedical science programs and will also be a highly effective reference for health science professionals as well as being valuable to students beginning medical school. Real cases are used to illustrate the importance of biology in understanding the causes of diseases, as well as in diagnosis and therapy.

Contents

1. The Nature and Investigation of Diseases 2. Pathogens and Virulence 3. Infectious Diseases and Treatments 4. The Immune System 5. Disorders of the Immune System 6. Transfusion and Transplantation 7. Disorders of the Endocrine System 8. Disorders of Water, Electrolytes and Urate Balances 9. Disorders of Acid-Base Balance 10. Diet and Disease 11. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder 12. Toxicology 13. Disorders of the Blood 14. Disease of the Cardiovascular System 15. Genetic Diseases 16. Membrane, Organelle and Cytoskeletal Disorders 17. Cancer 18. Ageing & Disease. Case Study Discussions Answers to Questions

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