Human biology and medical terminology applications
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Human biology and medical terminology applications
Prentice Hall, 2003
Available at 2 libraries
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Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
For courses in Medical Terminology as well as self study.
Packed with fun and challenging exercises to accompany extensive text information, this workbook and e-text combination covers the scope of medical terminology and human science. An e-text is provided free on CD-ROM containing a wealth of textual and graphic content in full-color. Pronunciation and correct spelling are emphasized throughout this learning system.
Table of Contents
I. THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY.
1. An Introduction to the Basics.
2. Prefixes and Their Uses.
3. The Suffixes and Their Uses.
4. Measurements and Dosages.
II. AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BODY ORGANIZATION.
5. Basic Chemistry Terminology.
6. Cellular and and Tissues Organization.
7. Organs and Systems.
8. The Human Body Structural Plan.
III. DISEASE CAUSES AND DIAGNOSIS.
9. An Introduction to Disease.
10. Oncogenesis and Cancers.
IV. HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS.
11. The Integumentary System.
12. The Muscular System.
13. The Skeletal System.
14. Blood Components and Functions.
15. The Immune System and Immune Mechanisms.
16. The Cardiovascular System.
17. The Respiratory System.
18. The Gastrointestinal System.
19. The Urinary System.
20. The Endocrines.
21. The Male Reproductive System.
22. The Female Reproductive System.
23. Obstetrics, Fetology, and Neonatology.
24. The Nervous System.
25. Selected Aspects of Psychiatry and Mental Illness.
26. The Sense Organs: Eye and Ear.
V. SPECIALTY TERMINOLOGY.
27. Pharmacology.
28. Radiology, Radiotherapy, and Nuclear Medicine.
Appendix 1. Table of Chemical Elements.
Appendix 2. Glossary.
Appendix 3. Workbook Answers.
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