Robbins Pathologic Basis of DiseasePresenting the latest edition of this popular, comprehensive and practical text of pathology. Written with great clarity for easy readability, this reference offers detailed discussions of genetic disorders, cellular injury and death, neoplasia, the skeletal system and soft tissue tumors, and much more. Completely revised and updated, this edition is even more user-friendly with the use of text boxes for key topics in each chapter and a new full-color design. Features 1200 excellent 4-color illustrations! |
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Page 497
... Smooth Muscle Cells Vascular smooth muscle cells are capable of many func- tions , including vasoconstriction and dilation in response to normal or pharmacologic stimuli ; synthesis of collagen , elastin , and proteoglycans ...
... Smooth Muscle Cells Vascular smooth muscle cells are capable of many func- tions , including vasoconstriction and dilation in response to normal or pharmacologic stimuli ; synthesis of collagen , elastin , and proteoglycans ...
Page 509
... smooth muscle cells , and accumulation of lipids within the macrophages and smooth muscle cells continue , eventually yielding ag- gregates of foam cells in the intima , which are apparent macroscopically as fatty streaks . Should the ...
... smooth muscle cells , and accumulation of lipids within the macrophages and smooth muscle cells continue , eventually yielding ag- gregates of foam cells in the intima , which are apparent macroscopically as fatty streaks . Should the ...
Page 514
... smooth muscle cell membrane , leading to increased intracellular calcium and contraction of smooth muscle cells . In this scenario , such vasoconstrictive influences , if exerted chronically or repeat- edly , may themselves cause ...
... smooth muscle cell membrane , leading to increased intracellular calcium and contraction of smooth muscle cells . In this scenario , such vasoconstrictive influences , if exerted chronically or repeat- edly , may themselves cause ...
Contents
Acute and Chronic Inflammation | 50 |
Cellular Growth Fibrosis | 89 |
Hemodynamic Disorders Thrombosis | 113 |
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