Intensive Word-Building + Comprehensive A&P + Evolving Case Studies
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Medical Terminology Mastering Word Building Cindi Brassington, MS, CMA (AAMA)
This fresh, modern approach to medical terminology presents its content in small, easy-to-retain bites. Its continuous focus on developing word-building skills is enhanced with its emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology for work-ready applications. A rich illustration programs to brings concepts to life.
§ In-depth coverage of word-building introduced
in the first two chapters and reinforced throughout the body system chapters.
§ Detailed medical documents for the case study patients and a variety of other conditions as well as HER, history and physical examinations, surgical notes, laboratory values, and discharge summary exercises introduce the documentation they will encounter as a health- care professional. § Critical-thinking questions after each medical document test students’ reading comprehension and illustrate the application of medical communication in a range of health- care scenarios. § “Career Exploration” presents a variety of health-care professions to illustrate how they interact with patients and the health-care team. § A wealth of review, word-building, combining forms, and decipher the terms exercises and activities promote learning and retention while building fluency and competence.
• eBook • Medical Language Lab • Online Resources
Printed Text About 636 pages │ 319 illustrations Soft cover │ December 2024 About $104.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4856-1 Access Card About $84.95 (US)
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CHAPTER 5 The Digestive System
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Salivary Glands The salivary glands secrete saliva , a watery fluid that contains mucus and enzymes. Enzymes are chemicals that help to break down food into nutri- ents , smaller molecules that can be used by the body for energy. Enzymes found in saliva include amylase, which digests carbohydrates, and lipase, which begins digestion of fats. Saliva works to add fluid and chemically digest food. The salivary glands are in three groups, the parotids, subman- dibular, and sublingual. The mucus aids in lubrication so that the chewed and lubricated ball of food, the bolus , can be swallowed and enter the pharynx. TERMINOLOGY FACT Enzymes are named for the type of nutrient they aid in digesting. • Amylase digests amylose (a carbohydrate). • Protease digests proteins. More enzymes are released by the pancreas to aid digestion in the small intestines.
Upper lip
Gingiva
Hard palate
Soft palate
Uvula
Molar
Evolving Case Studies threaded throughout each body system chapter demonstrate the real-world applications of the language of medicine.
Tongue
Papillae
Incisor
Detailed illustrations place Anatomy and Physiology in context and highlight their relevancy.
Lower lip
Figure 5-2 The oral cavity.
Teeth Teeth function to chew (masticate) food in the mouth. The food is softened by saliva and torn by incisors , the teeth in the front of the mouth, and ground up by molars , the teeth in the back of the mouth. The gingiva surrounds the teeth, anchoring them in place. Gin- givae (plural) are commonly called the gums and must remain healthy to promote chewing and therefore digestion. Gingivitis, acute or chronic inflammation of the gums, can cause
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ELEMENT REVIEW gingivi/o = gums
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