Introduction to Healthcare Science

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Decks in this class (23)

Cells, tissues and organs
What are cell functions 1,
How do cells arise 2,
In multicellular organisms how ar...
100  cards
Clinical examination and history taking
What is intuitive reasoning 1,
What is transparent reasoning 2,
Clinical assessment why do we do ...
19  cards
Professional skills - Quality
Quality management systems contai...,
What is our quality management sy...,
What to consider when developing ...
20  cards
Overview of the thorax
Where is the thoracic vertebrae l...,
What is the sternum also known as...,
What structures enter the thorax 3
59  cards
The gastrointestinal tract (the abdomen)
What does anterolateral mean 1,
What is situated posterior of the...,
What does anterior mean 3
42  cards
Patient's responses to illness and treatment
What is the psychological context...,
What is the relational context of...,
What is the situational context o...
11  cards
Nervous system
What does the central nervous sys...,
What does the peripheral nervous ...,
What is ganglion 3
86  cards
DNA structure and replication
What are chromosomes composed of 1,
Describe the structure of dna 2,
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...,
What do you need to consider when...
58  cards
Cardiovascular system
What are the components of the ca...,
How does blood move around the bo...,
What are the main vessels leading...
60  cards
The eye
What are the orbital components 1,
What are the extraocular muscles 2,
Name the extraocular muscles 3
47  cards
The ear
What are the three main sections ...,
What does the external ear consis...,
What does the middle ear consist ...
33  cards
Musculoskeletal system
What is the musculoskeletal syste...,
How are bones joined 2,
What are the properties of cartil...
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 2,
What does the subcutis consist of 3
97  cards
GI tract
What does the alimentary canal in...,
What are the auxiliary structures 2,
Name the endocrine glands 3
81  cards
Respiratory system
What is the function of blood in ...,
What is the function of exchange ...,
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 3
70  cards
Reproduction
What are the male gonads and what...,
What are the female gonads and wh...,
What does the reproductive tract ...
33  cards
Renal
How is blood supplied to kidneys 1,
How does venous drainage of kidne...,
What are the functions of the kid...
85  cards
Endocrine
Name the main endocrine glands 1,
What do we know about pituitary g...,
How many hormones are secreted by...
41  cards
Public health medicine
Name some determinants of health 1,
What are the levels of prevention...,
Are the causes of disease in indi...
33  cards

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