Adopts the proven concept of Mind Mapping, which results in increased confidence, saves precious studying time and gives the student a sense of achievement. This title provides a framework for revision and learning. It offers an overview of the subjects, and is designed to 'prime' the brain to remember the information.

This invaluable pathology study aid adopts the proven concept of Mind Mapping - invented by Tony Buzan - which results in increased confidence, saves precious studying time and gives the student a sense of achievement. Conventional textbooks present information in such a way that the key words are not always obvious to the student. Research shows that the key words are important in learning as they create and reinforce learning pathways. The key words in this book are presented in the context of pathways which connect to form maps of each topic. The information on each topic is thus connected to provide a framework for revision and learning. Studies show that revision of key words creates and strengthens words associations, and helps the brain to process further information on the topic faster. Psychologists call this effect the 'semantic prime'. "The Mind Maps" provide an overview of the subjects, and are designed to 'prime' the brain to remember the information.

I. Basic pathology: Introduction to pathology . Characteristics, classification, and incidence of disease . Genetic and environmental basis of disease
II. Disease mechanisms: Disorders of growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis . Response to cellular injury . Disorders of metabolism and homeostasis . Ischaemia, infarction, and shock . Immunology and immunopathology . Inflammation . Carcinogenesis and neoplasia . Aging and death
III. Systematic pathology: Cardiovascular system . Respiratory tract . Alimentary system . Liver, biliary tract, and exocrine pancreas . Endocrine system . Breast . Female genital tract . Male genital tract . Kidneys and urinary tract . Lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen . Blood and bone marrow . Skin . Osteoarticular and connective tissue . Central and peripheral nervous system