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Applications Manual : Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

ISBN: 9780135327555 | 0135327555
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
Pub. Date: 1/1/1997

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Table of Contents
PREFACEix
A FOUNDATION FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
2(7)
Learning The Language of Anatomy and Physiology
2(2)
... MORE
The Scientific Method
4(5)
Forming an Hypothesis
4(1)
Avoiding Bias
5(3)
The Need for Repeatability
8(1)
AN INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTICS
9(9)
Homeostasis And Normal Values
9(3)
Homeostasis and Disease
10(1)
Symptoms and Signs
11(1)
Steps In Diagnosis
12(6)
The Purpose of Diagnosis
15(3)
APPLIED RESEARCH TOPICS
18(18)
The Application of Principles in Chemistry
18(3)
The Medical Importance of Radioisotopes
18(2)
Radioisotopes and Clinical Testing
18(1)
Radiopharmaceuticals
18(2)
Solutions and Concentrations
20(1)
Topics in Metabolism
21(1)
Artificial Sweeteners
21(1)
Fat Substitutes
22(1)
Anomalies in Amino Acid Metabolism
22(1)
Topics in Cellular Biology and Histology
22(5)
The Nature of Pathogens
23(3)
Bacteria
23(1)
Viruses
24(2)
Unicellular Pathogens and Multicellular Parasites
26(1)
Cell Structure and Function
26(1)
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
26(1)
Mitochondrial DNA, Disease, and Evolution
26(1)
Topics in Molecular Biology
27(9)
Genetic Engineering and Gene Therapy
27(4)
Mapping the Genome
27(1)
Gene Manipulation and Modification
28(2)
Genetic Engineering - Questions to Think About
30(1)
Cancer
31(5)
Cancer Causes
31(1)
Cancer Formation and Growth
31(1)
Cancer Detection and Incidence
32(1)
Clinical Staging and Tumor Grading
33(1)
Cancer Treatment
34(1)
Cancer and Survival
34(1)
"Jaws" and the Fight Against Cancer
35(1)
Tissue Structure and Disease
35(1)
THE BODY SYSTEMS: CLINICAL AND APPLIED TOPICS
36(134)
The Integumentary System
36(10)
Examination of the Skin
37(3)
Diagnosing Skin Conditions
38(1)
Disorders of Keratin Production
38(1)
Transdermal Medications
39(1)
Skin Cancers
39(1)
Tumors in the Dermis
39(1)
Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
40(1)
Dermatitis
40(1)
Disorders of the Accessory Organs of the Skin
40(1)
Baldness and Hirsutism
40(1)
Acne
41(1)
Injuries and Treatment of Skin Conditions
41(4)
Injury and Repair
41(2)
A Classification of Wounds
43(1)
Burns and Grafts
44(1)
Synthetic Skin
45(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
45(1)
The Skeletal System
46(10)
The Symptoms of Bone and Joint Disorders
48(1)
Examination of the Skeletal System
48(7)
Inherited Abnormalities in Skeletal Development
48(1)
Hyperostosis and Acromegaly
48(1)
Stimulation of Bone Growth and Repair
49(1)
Osteoporosis and Age-Related Skeletal Abnormalities
49(1)
Individual Variations in the Skeletal System
50(1)
Septal Defects and Sinus Problems
50(1)
TMJ Syndrome
51(1)
Kyphosis, Lordosis, and Scoliosis
51(1)
Problems with Intervertebral Discs
52(1)
Spina Bifida
53(1)
Problems with the Ankle and Foot
53(1)
Rheumatism, Arthritis, and Synovial Function
53(1)
Hip Fractures, Aging, and Professional Athletes
54(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
55(1)
The Muscular System
56(8)
Signs and Symptoms of Muscular System Disorders
56(6)
Necratizing Faseiitis
56(2)
Trichinosis
58(1)
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
59(1)
The Muscular Dystrophies
59(1)
Botulism
60(1)
Myasthenia Gravis
60(1)
Polio
60(1)
Hernias
61(1)
Sports Injuries
61(1)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
62(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
62(2)
The Nervous System
64(16)
The Symptoms of Neurological Disorders
64(1)
The Neurological Examination
65(10)
Demyelination Disorders
65(1)
Drugs and Synaptic Function
66(1)
Spinal Anesthesia
66(1)
Epidural and Subdural Hemorrhages
67(1)
Meningitis
67(1)
Spinal Cord Injuries and Experimental Treatments
68(1)
Hydrocephalus
69(1)
Lumbar Puncture and Myelography
69(1)
Amnesia
70(1)
Seizures and Epilepsy
70(1)
The Cerebral Nuclei and Parkinson's Disease
71(1)
Cerebellar Dysfunction
72(1)
Shingles and Hansen's Disease
72(1)
Multiple Sclerosis
72(1)
Palsies
73(1)
Reflexes and Diagnostic Testing
73(1)
Abnormal Reflex Activity
73(2)
Huntington's Disease
75(1)
Alzheimer's Disease
75(1)
Problems with Sensory Systems
75(4)
The Control of Pain
76(1)
Assessment of Tactile Sensitivities
77(1)
Conjunctivitis
77(1)
Corneal Transplants
77(1)
Glaucoma
77(1)
Otitis Media and Mastoiditis
77(1)
Vertigo
78(1)
Testing and Treating Hearing Deficits
78(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
79(1)
The Endocrine System
80(9)
The Symptoms of Endocrine Disorders
81(6)
The Diagnosis of Endocrine Disorders
81(1)
Thyroid Gland Disorders
82(1)
Disorders of Parathyroid Function
82(1)
Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex
83(1)
Disorders of the Adrenal Medulla
83(1)
Diabetes Mellitus
83(1)
Endocrinology and Athletic Performance
84(1)
Androgen Abuse
84(1)
EPO Abuse
85(1)
GHB and Clenbuterol
85(1)
Light and Behavior
85(2)
Endocrine Disorders
87(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
87(2)
The Cardiovascular System
89(23)
Physical Examination and the Cardiovascular System
89(2)
Cardiovascular Disorders and Diagnostic Procedures
91(20)
Polycythemia
91(1)
Thalassemia
91(1)
Sickle Cell Anemia
92(1)
Bilirubin Tests and Jaundice
92(1)
Iron Deficiencies and Excesses
92(1)
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
93(1)
Erythrocytosis and Blood Doping
93(2)
Blood Tests and RBCs
95(1)
The Leukemias
96(1)
Testing the Clotting System
96(1)
The Cardiomyopathies
97(1)
Heart Transplants and Assist Devices
97(1)
Infection and Inflammation of the Heart
97(1)
RHD and Valvular Stenosis
98(1)
Coronary Artery Disease
98(2)
Heart Attacks
100(1)
Interpreting Abnormal ECG's
101(1)
Techycardic and Fibrillatic
102(1)
Aneurysms
103(1)
Arteriosclerosis
103(2)
Problems with Venous Valve Function
105(1)
Hypertension and Hypotension
105(1)
Shock
106(2)
Other Types of Shock
108
Heart Failure
98(11)
Treatments of Cerebrovascular Disease
109(1)
Congenital Circulatory Problems
110(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
111(1)
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
112(14)
Physical Examination of the Lymphatic System
112(1)
Disorders of the Lymphatic System
113(12)
Lymphedema
113(1)
Infected Lymphoid Nodules
114(1)
Lymphomas
115(1)
Disorders of the Spleen
116(1)
Immunization
116(2)
Transplants and Graft Rejection
118(1)
AIDS
118(3)
Lyme Disease
121(1)
Immune Competence
122(1)
Immediate Hypersensitivity
123(1)
Immune Complex Disorders
123(1)
Delayed Hypersensitivity
124(1)
Technology, Immunity, and Disease
124(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
125(1)
The Respiratory System
126(6)
Symptoms of Respiratory Disorders
126(1)
The Physical Examination and the Respiratory System
126(1)
Disorders of the Respiratory System
127(4)
Cystic Fibrosis
127(2)
Asthma
129(1)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
129(1)
Tuberculosis
129(1)
Decompression Sickness
130(1)
Emphysema
130(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
131(1)
The Digestive System
132(14)
Symptoms and Signs of Digestive System Disorders
132(1)
The Physical Examination and the Digestive System
133(1)
Disorders of the Digestive System
133(6)
Dental Problems and Dental Implants
135(1)
Gastric Ulcers
135(1)
Drastic Weight-Loss Techniques
135(1)
Liver Disease
136(1)
Hepatitis
136(1)
Cirrhosis
137(1)
Problems with Bile Storage and Excretion
137(1)
Colon Inspection and Cancer
138(1)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
138(1)
Diarrhea
138(1)
Metabolic Problems
139(5)
Lactose Intolerance
139(1)
Phenylketonuria
139(1)
Protein Deficiency Diseases
140(1)
Gout
140(1)
Eating Disorders
140(1)
Perspectives on Dieting
141(2)
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
143(1)
Hypothermia
143(1)
Accidental Hypothermia
143(1)
Thermoregulatory Problems of Infants
144(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
144(2)
The Urinary System
146(8)
The Physical Examination and the Urinary System
146(6)
Conditions Affecting Filtration
147(1)
Glomerulonephritis
148(1)
Diuretics
148(1)
Urinalysis
149(1)
Advances in the Treatment of Renal Failure
150(1)
Problems with the Conducting System
151(1)
Urinary Tract Infections
152(1)
Critical Thinking Questions
152(2)
The Reproductive System and Development
154(16)
The Reproductive System
154(2)
Assessment of the Male Reproductive System
154(1)
Assessment of the Female Reproductive System
155(1)
Assessment of the Female Reproductive System
155(1)
Normal and Abnormal Signs Associated with Pregnancy
155(1)
Disorders of the Reporductive System
156(8)
Prostatitis, Prostatic Hypertrophy, and Prostate Cancer
156(2)
Ovarian Cancer
158(1)
Premenstrual Syndrome
159(1)
Endometriosis
159(1)
Vaginitis
159(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
159(2)
Breast Cancer
161(1)
Experimental Contraceptive Methods
161(1)
Technology and the Treatment of Infertility
162(2)
Disorders of Development
164(6)
Ectopic Pregnancies
164(1)
Problems with Placentation
164(1)
Problems with the Maintenance of a Pregnancy
165(1)
Common Problems with Labor and Delivery
165(1)
Monitoring Postnatal Development
165(1)
Death and Dying
166(2)
Critical Thinking Questions
168(2)
ANSWERS TO CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS170(2)
INDEX172
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