Table of Contents

 

 

 

Chapter 1

Learning Styles

1

Chapter 2

Medical Word Elements

23

Chapter 3

Levels of Organization

49

Chapter 4

Integumentary System

61

Chapter 5

Nervous System

90

Chapter 6

Cardiovascular System

117

Chapter 7

Lymphatic-Immune System

153

Chapter 8

Respiratory System

177

Chapter 9

Digestive System

207

Chapter 10

Urinary System

242

Chapter 11

Reproductive System

270

Chapter 12

Endocrine System

308

Chapter 13

Skeletal and Muscular Systems

334

Chapter 14

Special Senses (Eyes and Ears)

373

Appendix A

Abbreviations

409

 

Discontinued Abbreviations

413

Appendix B

Glossary of Pathology Terms

415

Appendix C

Glossary of Medical Terms

429

Appendix D

Glossary of Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

447

Appendix E

Medical Terminology FAQs

452

Appendix F

Drugs and Drug Classifications

454

Appendix G

Answer Key: Practice Exercises

462

 

Index

480