Problem 1: Define medical terminology using word elements such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Problem 2: Define words commonly used in the clinical laboratory.
Problem 3: Describe how laboratory testing is used to assess body functions and disease.
Problem 4: Define the differences among the terms anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Problem 5: Describe the directional terms, anatomic surface regions, and cavities of the body.
Problem 6: Describe the role of homeostasis in normal body functioning.
Problem 7: Describe the purpose, function, and structural components of the major body systems.
Problem 8: Identify examples of pathologic conditions associated with each organ system.
Problem 9: Describe the types of specimens that are analyzed in the clinical laboratory.
Problem 10: List common diagnostic tests associated with each organ system.