introduction to healthcare science

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Decks in this class (23)

Cells, tissues and organs
Cell functions,
How do cells arise,
In multicellular organisms how ar...
100  cards
Clinical examination and history taking
Intuitive reasoning,
Transparent reasoning,
Clinical assessment why
19  cards
Professional skills - Quality
Quality management systems contai...,
Our quality management system,
What to consider when developing ...
20  cards
Overview of the thorax
Thoracic vertebrae,
Sternum also known as the breast ...,
What structures enter the thorax
59  cards
The gastrointestinal tract (the abdomen)
Anterolateral,
What is situated posterior of the...,
Anterior
42  cards
Patient's responses to illness and treatment
Psychological context of communic...,
Relational context of communication,
Situational context of communication
11  cards
Nervous system
Wha does the central nervous syst...,
What does the peripheral nervous ...,
Ganglion
86  cards
DNA structure and replication
What are chromosomes composed of,
Describe the structure of dna,
Name the four bases that make up ...
48  cards
The central dogma of molecular biology
What is the process that creates ...,
What is the process that turns in...,
What is the central dogma of mole...
78  cards
Inheritance and genetics
Not all genetic information is ca...,
Why is taking a family history an...,
Things to consider when construct...
58  cards
Cardiovascular system
What are the components of the ca...,
How does blood move around the body,
What are the main vessels leading...
60  cards
The eye
What are the orbital components,
What are the extraocular muscles,
Name the extraocular muscles
47  cards
The ear
Three main sections of the ear,
What does the external ear consis...,
What does the middle ear consist of
33  cards
Musculoskeletal system
What is the musculoskeletal syste...,
How are bones joined,
Properties of cartilage
76  cards
The immune system
Name cells of the immune system w...,
How do lymphocytes recognise anti...,
In the early stages of inflammati...
59  cards
Introduction to the skin
What is the largest organ in the ...,
What does the cutis consist of,
What does the subcutis consist of
97  cards
GI tract
What does the alimentary canal in...,
What are the auxiliary structures,
Name the endocrine glands
81  cards
Respiratory system
Function of blood in the respirat...,
Function of exchange and transpor...,
What is the role of water in resp...
55  cards
Haematology
How much blood does an average ad...,
Loss of how much blood is life th...,
What is blood composed of
70  cards
Reproduction
What are the male gonads and what...,
What are the female gonads and wh...,
What does the reproductive tract do
33  cards
Renal
How is blood supplied to kidneys,
How does venous drainage of kidne...,
Functions of kidney
85  cards
Endocrine
Main endocrine glands,
What do we know about pituitary g...,
How many hormones are secreted by...
41  cards
Public health medicine
Name some determinants of health,
What are the levels of prevention...,
Are the causes of disease in indi...
33  cards

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