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Introduction
Jennifer Kong
Acknowledgements
Licensing Information
Using this Resource
Abbreviations
Eva M. Su
1. Preface Overview
2. What Is Pathology, Pathophysiology, and a Pathologist?
Helen Dyck and Jennifer Kong
3. Where Do the Specimens Come From? The David Hardwick Pathology Learning Centre (DHPLC)
4. How Are the Specimens Obtained and Prepared?
Helen Dyck
5. How do we Look at a Pathology Specimen?
6. Epithelial Tissue
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; James A. Wise; Eddie Johnson; Brandon Poe; Dean H. Kruse; Oksana Korol; Jody E. Johnson; Mark Womble; and Peter DeSaix
7. Video Lessons on Histology
Jennifer Kong; Lyz Boyd; and Jonathan Bush
8. Preface Summary
9. Inclusive Language Guide - Communication in HealthCare, Science, Education and the Workplace
Zoë Soon and Megan Owens
10. Inclusive Language in Health Care Practice Questions
Zoë Soon
11. Heart Failure Chapter Overview
12. Pre-Test for Heart Failure
13. Heart Anatomy
14. Cardiac Muscle Tissue
15. Video Lessons of Normal Heart Function, Anatomy, and Histology
16. Left-Sided Heart Failure: From Cellular to Clinical
Jennifer Kong and Helen Dyck
17. Types and Causes of Heart Failure
18. Right-Sided Heart Failure: From Cellular to Clinical
19. Diagnosis of Heart Failure
20. Heart Failure Summary and Credits
21. Clinical Side of Heart Failure
22. Post-Test for Heart Failure
23. Heart Anatomy - Review Q&A (Zoë)
24. Heart Electrical Activity - Review (Zoë)
25. Circulation of Oxygenated and Deoxygenated Blood - Review (Zoë)
26. Arteries, Veins, Blood Pressure, and Neuroendocrine control of Blood Pressure - Review (Zoë)
27. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - The Heart
28. Melanoma Chapter Overview
29. Pre-Test for Metastatic Melanoma
30. Layers of the Skin
31. Video Lessons on Normal Anatomy and Histology of Skin
Lyz Boyd; Helen Dyck; and Jennifer Kong
32. Overview of Cancer
33. Cell Growth and Division
34. Cellular Differentiation
35. Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Mary Ann Clark; Jung Choi; and Matthew Douglas
36. General Introduction to the Cellular Development of Cancer and Metastasis
37. Pathophysiology of Melanoma
38. Histopathology of Melanoma
Lyz Boyd and Jennifer Kong
39. Gross Anatomy of Metastatic Melanoma
40. Signs and Symptoms of Metastatic Melanoma
41. Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
42. Melanoma Chapter Summary and Credits
43. Post-Test for Metastatic Melanoma
44. Emphysema Chapter Overview
45. Pre-Test for Emphysema
46. Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
47. The Process of Breathing
48. Video Lessons on Normal Anatomy and Histology of Lungs
49. Respiratory System Review (Zoë)
50. General Introduction to Tissue Injury, Inflammation, and Remodelling
51. Inflammation and Fever
Nina Parker; Mark Schneegurt; Anh-Hue Thi Tu; Philip Lister; and Brian M. Forster
52. Chronic Inflammation and Tissue Remodelling
53. Pathophysiology of Emphysema
54. Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema
55. Diagnosis and Treatment of Emphysema
56. Emphysema Chapter Summary and Credits
57. Clinical side of COPD
58. Post-Test for Emphysema
59. Pneumonia Chapter Overview
Simon Duffy and Eva M. Su
60. Pre-Test for Pneumonia
Simon Duffy
61. Lung Anatomy
62. Normal Physiology of Breathing and the Cough Reflex
63. Pulmonary Circulation, Organs and Structures of the Respiratory Zone
J. Gordon Betts; Kelly A. Young; Mark Womble; Brandon Poe; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Peter DeSaix; James A. Wise; Jody E. Johnson; and Eddie Johnson
64. Lung Microbiome and Barriers to Infection
65. Bacterial and Viral Pneumonia
66. Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Noah Stewart
67. Video lessons on Normal lung: gross anatomy and histology
Noah Stewart and Jennifer Kong
68. Gross Pathology and Histopathology of Pneumonia
69. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pneumonia
Simon Duffy and Jennifer Kong
70. Pneumonia Chapter Summary and Credits
71. Patient narratives of Pneumonia
72. Post-Test for Pneumonia
73. Diabetes Mellitus Chapter Overview
74. Pre-Test for Diabetes
75. Anatomy of the Pancreas and Glucose Homeostasis
76. Normal Gross Anatomy and Histology of Pancreas
77. Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent)
78. Type 2 Diabetes (Non-Insulin Dependent)
79. Gestational Diabetes
80. Diagnosis of Diabetes
81. Consequences of Chronic High Sugars in Other Systems
82. Consequences of Uncontrolled High Blood Sugar: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
83. Interprofessional Collaboration During the Care of Diabetes
84. Management and Treatment of Diabetes
85. Patient Narrative on Type 1 Diabetes: Sally
86. Diabetes Chapter Summary and Credits
87. Post-Test for Diabetes
88. Atherosclerosis Chapter Overview
Jennifer Kong and Tetiana Povshedna
89. Pre-Test for Atherosclerosis
Tetiana Povshedna
90. Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
91. Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
92. Gross Anatomy and Histology of Normal Aorta
93. Risk Factors and Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis
Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
Karine Hamm
94. Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
95. Gross Anatomy and Histopathology of Atherosclerosis
96. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis
97. Clinical Side of Angina
98. Evolving concepts and research frontiers: atherosclerosis and microbiota
99. Chapter Summary and Credits
100. Post-Test for Atherosclerosis
101. Acute Kidney Injury Chapter Overview
Jennifer Kong and Lyz Boyd
102. Pre-Test for Acute Kidney Injury
103. Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
104. Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
105. Physiology of Urine Formation
106. Gross Anatomy of Normal Kidney
Jennifer Kong and Eva M. Su
107. Histology of Normal Kidney
Lyz Boyd
108. Pathology of Acute Kidney Injury
109. Clinical Presentation and Causes of AKI
110. Gross Pathology of AKI
111. Histopathology of AKI
112. Treatment and Prognosis of AKI
113. Consequences of AKI in other systems
114. Diagnosis of AKI and Interprofessional collaboration
115. AKI Chapter Summary and Credits
116. Post-Test for Acute Kidney Injury
117. Urinary System Review - Zoë
118. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Urinary System
119. Cirrhosis Chapter Overview
120. Cirrhosis Pre-Test
121. The Normal Liver and Gallbladder
122. Gross Anatomy and Histology of Normal Liver
123. Causes and Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis
124. Digestive System - Review (Zoë)
125. Gross pathology of cirrhotic liver
126. Histopathology of Cirrhosis
Jennifer Kong and Yimei Qin
127. Clinical manifestations of Cirrhosis
128. Diagnosis of Cirrhosis
129. Interprofessional Collaboration During the Diagnosis and Management of Cirrhosis
130. Cirrhosis Chapter Summary and Credits
131. Post-Test on Cirrhosis
132. Blood, Anemia, Leukemia & Blood Tests Chapter Overview
William Wang and Jennifer Kong
133. Pre-test
William Wang
134. Normal blood composition
135. Production of the Mature Blood Cells (Formed Elements)
136. Erythrocytes
137. Leukocytes (White blood cells) and Platelets (Thrombocytes)
138. Normal histology of blood
Shing Tat Theodore Lam and William Wang
139. Pathophysiology of anemia
Ghazal Sokhanran
140. Hematopathology of leukemia
Shing Tat Theodore Lam and Jennifer Kong
141. Clinical manifestations of anemia & leukemia
Samuel Lam; Ghazal Sokhanran; and Kristen Danielle Go
142. Blood tests
Emily Frawley
143. Diagnosis of Anemia & Leukemia
Emily Frawley and Jennifer Kong
144. Treatment of anemia & leukemia
Kristen Danielle Go and Samuel Lam
145. Interprofessional collaboration: the journey a blood test takes in LifeLabs
Jennifer Kong and Emily Frawley
146. Chapter summary and credits
147. Post Test: Blood Function, Composition Hematopoiesis and Hemostasis
148. Review Crossword: Blood Function and Composition
149. General Senses and Somatosensory Pathways: Post-Test Review H5P Question Set
150. Somatic Motor Pathways: Post-Test Review H5P Question Set
151. Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) - Highlight the Words Practice Review
152. Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) - Crossword Practice Review
153. Olfaction - Review (Zoë)
154. Gustation - Review (Zoë)
155. Vision - Review (Zoë)
156. Hearing and Equilibrium (Balance) - Review (Zoë)
157. Learning Objectives
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; and Janet Morrison
158. Patient: Harj Singh
159. At Home
160. Emergency Room
161. Learning Objectives
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; Glynda; Kruger; and Janet Morrison
162. Patient: Erin Johns
163. At Home
164. Emergency Room
165. Erin Johns Case 2(advanced) Learning Objectives
Glynda Rees; Rob Kruger; Glynda; Kruger; Rob; Morrison; and Janet
166. Patient: Erin Johns
167. At Home
168. Day 0: Emergency Room
169. Day 1: Emergency Room
170. Day 1: Medical Ward
171. Day 2: Medical Ward
172. Day 3: Medical Ward
173. Day 4: Medical Ward
174. Discharge
175. Learning Objectives
176. Patient: Meryl Smith
177. In the Supermarket
178. Emergency Room
179. Day 0: Medical Ward
180. Day 1: Medical Ward
181. Day 2: Medical Ward
182. Day 3: Medical Ward
183. Learning Objectives
184. Patient: Miki Huang
Annabelle Liao
185. At Home
186. Day 0: Emergency Department
187. Day 1 Emergency Department & Medical Unit
188. Day 2: Medical unit
189. Day 3: Medical unit
190. Day 4: Medical unit
191. Discharge
192. Allergy and Anaphylactic Shock Chapter Overview
193. An Introduction to Microorganisms, Human-Microbe Relationships, Pathogens and Host Resistance
194. An Introduction to Bacteria Morphology (Size, Shape, Structures), Metabolic Capabilities, Microscope Staining, and Bacterial Toxins
195. An Introduction to Nonspecific (Innate) and Specific (Adaptive) Immune Defenses
196. Lymphatic Organs and Tissues (Key Structural Components of the Immune System)
197. Innate (Nonspecific) Defenses
198. Adaptive (Specific) Immunity
199. Lymphatic System and Immunity - Review
200. Introduction to Microbiota
201. Harmful and Nonharmful Prokaryotes
202. Eukaryotic Parasites
203. Acellular Pathogens
204. Control of Microbial Growth
205. Spotlight - Can bacteria move by making their own magnets?
206. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
207. Skin Infections
208. Reproductive System - Review
209. Reproductive System Infections
210. Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - ZS
211. Chapter 2 Chemical Levels of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
212. Chapter 3 Cellular Level of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
213. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Respiratory System
214. Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Zoë Soon and adithimenon
215. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Tissues Types (Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Nervous)
216. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes
217. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Special Senses (Smell, Taste, Vision, Hearing, and Balance/Equilibrium)
218. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous Pathway
219. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Reproductive System
220. Review of Anatomy and Physiology - Nervous Tissue
221. Review of Anatomy and Physiology - Muscle Tissue
222. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Lymphatic System and Immunity
223. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Chemical Level of the Human Body
224. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Cellular Level
225. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Introductory Vocabulary
226. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Integumentary System
227. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Embryonic and Fetal Development
228. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Digestive System
229. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Brain and Cranial Nerves
230. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Bones and Bone Structure
231. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Blood Vessels, Circulation and Blood Pressure
232. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Blood
233. Review of Anatomy and Physiology - Autonomic Nervous System
234. Review of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Articulations
235. LiJun Bi - Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
Mona (Xiao Ming) Huang
236. Kat Holt - Klebsiella pneumoniae
237. Kazu Kikuchi - Regulation of Cardiomyocyte Cell Cycle (Proliferation and Maturation)
Satveer Sangha
238. Juilee Thakar - Monitor Changes in RNA Expression Levels (due to Allergies, other Immune Responses or Aging)
239. Kavitha Muthiah - Effects of Left Ventricular Assist Devices Affect Heart Tissue
240. Fei Wang - Protein Misfolding-Associated Neurodegenerative Diseases
241. Scientist Spotlight - Puzzles: Solving of the 3D structure of a Prokaryotic Ribosome - could this lead to the development of new antibiotics?
Bardia Yasari and Zoë Soon
242. Arash Komeili - Draft
243. Introduction
244. Histology - Which way is up?
Athena Li and Jennifer Kong
245. A new learner's guide to cell morphology in histology
Athena Li
246. A new learner's guide to tissue structures: glands and ducts
247. Athena subchapter 4: tricky spots?
248. Intro to recall, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning
Ghazal Sokhanran; Kristen Danielle Go; and Samuel Lam
249. Demonstration of how to work through clinical reasoning exercises
250. Extra Critical Thinking Questions
251. Extra Clinical Reasoning Exercises
Eva M. Su and Mena Burr
252. Introduction to Healthcare Disparities
Lucy Ogoke
253. Amaka Zeiden's Birth Story: How ignored complaints nearly cost her her life.
254. Kidney Infection? These Stretches Should Help: The effects of weight bias in healthcare
255. Navigating Healthcare as a Transgender Patient
256. Self Advocacy in the face of Dismissal
Appendix
Conclusion
Authors & Contributors
Glossary
Versioning History
Feedback
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