Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease

Bruce Colbert is the Director of the Allied Health Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He holds a Master’s in Health Education and Administration, has authored four books, written several articles, and given over 175 invited lectures and workshops at both the regional and national level. Many of his workshops provide teacher training involving techniques to make the health sciences engaging and relevant to today’s students. In addition, he does workshops on developing effective critical and creative thinking, stress and time management, and study skills. He is an avid basketball player, even after three knee surgeries, which may indicate he has some learning difficulties.   Jeff Ankney is the Director of Clinical Education for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Respiratory Care program where he is responsible for the development and evaluation of hospital clinical sites. In the past, Jeff has served as a public school teacher, Assistant Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, Program Coordinator of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and a member of hospital utilization review and hospital policy committees. He is a consultant on hospital management and pulmonary rehabilitation concerns. Jeff was also the recipient of the American Cancer Society Public Education Award.   Karen Lee is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she teaches all the anatomy courses, including Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Allied Health students. She presents regularly at scientific conferences and has published several articles on crustacean physiology and behavior. An active member of the Council on Undergraduate Research, she is also the chair of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s annual undergraduate symposium.

Chapter 1                Anatomy and Physiology:  Learning the Language

Chapter 2                The Human Body: Reading the Map

Chapter 3                The Cells: The Raw Materials and Building Blocks

Chapter 4                Tissues and Systems: The Inside Story

Chapter 5                Basic Diagnostic Tests: What Do The Tests Tell Us?

Chapter 6                The Skeletal System: The Framework

Chapter 7                The Muscular System: Movement for the Journey

Chapter 8                The Integumentary System: The Protective Covering

Chapter 9                The Nervous System: The Body’s Control Center

Chapter 10              The Endocrine System: The Body’s Other Control Center

Chapter 11              The Special Senses: The Sights and Sounds

Chapter 12              The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply

Chapter 13              The Respiratory System: It’s a Gas

Chapter 14              The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems

Chapter 15              The Gastrointestinal System: Fuel for the Trip

Chapter 16              The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance

Chapter 17              The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair

Chapter 18              The Journey’s End: Now What?

The Study Success Companion: The Key to Your Successful Journey

Appendix A Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings

Appendix B Clinical Abbreviations

Appendix C Infectious diseases and their pathogens

Appendix D Laboratory Reference Values

Appendix E: Multi-System Effects of Various Diseases and Conditions

Glossary

Index