ABSTRACT

Combining two separate textbooks entitled Essentials of Human Physiology for Pharmacy and Essentials of Pathophysiology for Pharmacy into one cohesive volume, this new book seamlessly integrates material related to normal human physiology and pathophysiology into each chapter.

Chapters include:

  • Study objectives at the beginning of each chapter;
  • Summary tables, flow charts, diagrams, and key definitions;
  • Real life case studies to emphasize clinical application and stimulate student critical thinking;
  • An emphasis on the rationale for drug therapy;
  • Simple, straightforward language.

Written by authors with extensive teaching experience in the areas, Essentials of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology for Pharmacy and Allied Health is a concise learning instrument that will guide students in pharmacy and allied health programs.

chapter Chapter One|50 pages

The cell

chapter Chapter Two|7 pages

Homeostasis

chapter Chapter Three|29 pages

The immune system

chapter Chapter Four|10 pages

Inflammation

chapter Chapter Five|31 pages

Blood and hemostasis

chapter Chapter Six|67 pages

The circulatory system

chapter Chapter Seven|80 pages

The heart

chapter Chapter Eight|76 pages

The respiratory system

chapter Chapter Nine|57 pages

The digestive system

chapter Chapter Ten|51 pages

The renal system

chapter Chapter Eleven|61 pages

The endocrine system

chapter Chapter Twelve|31 pages

The reproductive system

chapter Chapter Thirteen|64 pages

The nervous system

chapter Chapter Fourteen|21 pages

The autonomic nervous system

chapter Chapter Fifteen|16 pages

Pain

chapter Chapter Sixteen|36 pages

Muscle

chapter Chapter Seventeen|14 pages

The skeletal system

chapter Chapter Eighteen|10 pages

Cancer

chapter Chapter Nineteen|9 pages

HIV