New to this edition
NEW! Chapter on Epigenetics gives students knowledge and insight into key processes that influence normal and abnormal cell growth and development.
NEW! Streamlined tables and flowcharts make information easier to access.
NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology.
NEW! Additional content on rare diseases gives students a more comprehensive understanding of conditions that affect the human body.
NEW! Division of Alterations of the Reproductive Systems chapter will now cover male and female reproductive systems in separate chapters.
NEW! 25 additional illustrations bring key concepts to life.
Author Information
By Sue E. Huether, MS, PhD, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT and Kathryn L. McCance, MS, PhD, Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
