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MedlinePlus

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Course related:: ABCT1D13 Introduction to Cancer and HSS2011 Human Anatomy
Subjects:: Health Sciences and Nursing
Keywords:: Medicine -- Computer network resources Health -- Computer network resources Medical care -- Computer network resources
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Anatomy and Physiology I

In this learning object the organizational levels of life are covered. Topics include listing the simplest to most complex levels of the human body and the organ systems. Labeling activities and quiz questions are included as self-assessments.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Human anatomy Human physiology
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Brainscape - Renal System

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Nursing
Keywords:: Kidneys -- Physiology Kidneys -- Anatomy
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BlueLink - University of Michigan Medical School

These pages serve U-M Foundational Anatomy, a component of the Scientific Trunk of the M1 curriculum. Foundational Anatomy provides medical students with the necessary background in anatomy for success in clerkships.

Course related:: RS2040 Functional Anatomy and RS5308 Functional Anatomy
Subjects:: Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, and Nursing
Keywords:: Human body Human anatomy
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Viruses

In this animated learning object, students examine the life cycles of a virus.

Subjects:: Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, and Biology
Keywords:: Viruses
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The Food Pyramid

In this learning activity you'll explore the food pyramid and the recommended services.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Food Science
Keywords:: Food consumption Nutrition
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Dental Charting

The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the dental hygienist to the process of documenting a patient's dentition.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Teeth Dentition
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Microbial Flora in Body Sites

In an interactive exercise, learners identify the human body sites that harbor a normal resident flora and the sites that are sterile.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Human body Bacteria
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Professionalism and Proper Apparel

In this activity, you will review proper apparel for working in a doctor's office.

Subjects:: Management of Health Care Services and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Medical assistants Dress codes in the workplace
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The Structure of the Muscle Organ

In this animated object, learners examine the various connective tissue layers of the muscle organ. The terms "prime mover," "synergist," "antagonist," "origin," and "insertion" are defined.

Subjects:: Biology, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Muscles -- Anatomy
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The Colors of Medical Terminology

In this animated object, learners pop balloons to see the medical term for a color or condition.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medicine
Keywords:: Medicine -- Terminology
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Correcting Common Problems of Parenteral Nutrition

In this interactive object, learners match physiological, mechanical, or other parenteral nutrition complications with the appropriate nursing care.

Subjects:: Nursing and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Parenteral feeding
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hand

Learners examine four stages of rheumatoid arthritis and compare them to the normal synovial joint.

Subjects:: Rehabilitation Sciences and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Rheumatoid arthritis H -- Diseases
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Gastrointestinal System Drug Treatment Review

Learners match gastrointestinal system drug actions to the appropriate drug category.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Treatment
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Dietary Manager Training: Diabetes

Students read about the different types of diabetes and the treatment methods available.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Food Science
Keywords:: Diabetes
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Audiology

Learners read about audiological tests including pure tone testing, air conduction, bone conduction, Speech Reception Threshold, and Speech Discrimination Score. They listen to sounds and words recorded at different decibel levels and see a graphic representation of decibel ranges. A brief review concludes the activity.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Audiology
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The Lymphatic System

Learners study two diagrams of the lymphatic system and then test their knowledge in drag-and-drop exercises.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Lymphatics
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Open Wounds

Learners identify five common types of open wounds: abrasions, avulsions, incisions, lacerations, and puncture wounds.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Nursing
Keywords:: Wounds injuries
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CSI Coding Scene Investigation

Learners test their knowledge in this drag-and-drop exercise by identifying coding errors in health care claim cases.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medicine
Keywords:: Medical codes Health insurance claims
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Causes and Risk Factors of Cerebral Vascular Accidents

In this interactive object, the learner examines the causes, symptoms, and risk factors associated with a stroke. The terms "thrombus," "emboli," and "hemorrhage" are defined. A self-assessment of risk factors completes the activity.

Subjects:: Rehabilitation Sciences and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Cerebrovascular disease
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Medical Terminology Abbreviations

In this activity, you will work with a list of medical terminology abbreviations and their definitions.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medicine
Keywords:: Medicine -- Terminology Acronyms
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Hypersensitivity

In this interactive object, learners review the four types of hypersensitivity and check their knowledge of alternative names, mediators, and various antigens and disease conditions.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Allergy
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The Dental X-ray Tubehead

Learners examine the components of the x-ray tubehead, a sealed, heavy metal housing that contains the x-ray tube that produces dental x-rays. This object is designed to help students understand the functions and safety features of the tubehead.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medical Imaging
Keywords:: Teeth -- Radiography
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Causes and Medical Treatment of Hip Fractures

Learners examine the factors that contribute to hip fractures including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia.

Subjects:: Rehabilitation Sciences and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Hip joint -- Fractures
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Calibrating a Thermometer

In this animated activity, students read directions on how to calibrate a thermometer.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Thermometers -- Calibration
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Treating Electrical Shock Victims

Explore the step-by-step procedures to rescue and care for electrical shock victims.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Nursing
Keywords:: Electrical injuries -- Patients
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Medical Asepsis

The learner will be able to see bacteria growth on common medical office surfaces.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Asepsis antisepsis
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The Anxiety Monster and How to Tame It

In this animated object, learners examine what anxiety is, how it affects people, and ways to manage it.

Subjects:: Psychology and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Anxiety disorders
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Antibiotic Susceptibility

In this learning activity you'll investigate the interaction of antimicrobial therapies and host defenses in eliminating an infection.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Antibiotics
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Respiratory System Drug Treatment Review

Learners match respiratory drug actions to the appropriate drug category.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment
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Glands of the Endocrine System

Learners identify nine glands in a matching exercise.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Endocrine gls
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Analyzing Medical Terms: Urinary System

Students identify the meaning of urinary system word parts to analyze and define medical terms.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Medicine -- Terminology Urinary organs
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Dietary Manager Training: Digestion and Absorption of Protein

Learners follow the path of a protein food from consumption through digestion to absorption into the bloodstream.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Food Science
Keywords:: Proteins Proteolysis
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Choosing Immunizations

In this highly interactive object, learners read client case studies and then select the vaccines that are appropriate to administer.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Public Health
Keywords:: Vaccination Vaccines
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Differentiating Acid-Base Disturbances

Through the use of symbols and words, the learner reviews the etiologies, symptoms, and treatment of respiratory and metabolic acid-base disturbances.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science
Keywords:: Acid-base imbalances
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Building Medical Terms for the Digestive System

In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of prefixes and suffixes that relate to the digestive system. They then use this knowledge to combine word components to form medical terms.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Digestive organs
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Alterations in Fluid Balance

In this interactive object, learners identify the symptoms of fluid volume excess and fluid volume deficit.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Body fluid disorders
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Antihypertensive Drugs

In this interactive object, learners sort antihypertensive medications into categories. Descriptions are provided.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Hypotensive agents
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Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Learners review normal conditions that are associated with aging. Changes are highlighted in the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and sensory systems.

Subjects:: Health Sciences, Biology, and Rehabilitation Sciences
Keywords:: Aging -- Physiological aspects
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Anatomic Crown and Root

Students locate the enamel, cementum, cementoenamel junction, the anatomic crown, and the root of a tooth in this interactive lesson.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Teeth -- Anatomy
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The Vertebral Column

Learners read a brief description of the vertebral column and examine the distinctive features of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.

Subjects:: Biology, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Spine -- Anatomy
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Muscle and Connective Tissue

In this colorful and interactive object, learners examine the structure and function of muscle and connective tissues. A quiz completes the activity.

Subjects:: Biology, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Connective tissues Muscles
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Audiograms

Students read a description of audiograms. They review audiograms representing various degrees and types of hearing loss.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Hearing levels -- Testing
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Positions Used in Medical Examinations

In this interactive object, students view the various positions used during medical examinations. They then match the names of the positions with the correct images and with their descriptions.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Nursing
Keywords:: Physical diagnosis
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Cranial Nerves

In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.

Subjects:: Health Sciences, Biology, and Rehabilitation Sciences
Keywords:: Nerves Cranial
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The Summary of the Development of the "H", "A", and "B" Antigens of the ABO System

In this learning object, students will learn about the attachment process of specific sugars to red cell membranes and how the sugars determine ABO antigenic activity.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science
Keywords:: Blood groups -- ABO system
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The Cell Cycle

In this animated object, learners examine the different phases of a cell's life.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Cell cycle
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The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

Explore the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
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Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position

In this interactive learning activity, learners review the terms used to describe relative position of body parts in order to have a common set of words to describe their position.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Human anatomy -- Terminology
Resource Type:: Others

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Apical Pulse

In this animated activity, learners practice listening and counting the apical pulse of adults, children, and infants.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Nursing
Keywords:: Pulse
Resource Type:: Others

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