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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions
Andrea Nelson and Katherine Greene · University of West Florida
In the contents: 1.01: Word Parts and Rules · 1.02: Prefixes and Suffixes · 1.10: Blood Vessels and Blood
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A Mixed Course Based Research Approach to Human Physiology
Karri Haen Whitmer · Iowa State University
In the contents: 1.01: Introduction to the Human Physiology Laboratory · 1.02: Safety and Compliance in the Human Physiology Laboratory · 1.03: Scientific Methods and Human Subjects Research
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Acid-base pHysiology
Kerry Brandis · Gold Coast Hospital
In the contents: 1.02: Acids and Bases · 1.05: pH and Cellular Metabolism · 8.03: Acidosis and Renal Failure
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Biology Laboratory Manual: Introduction to Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Principles
Carly Manz; Chanda Skelton · Iowa State University Digital Press · 2025
This lab manual is designed for students enrolled in the second lab course in the introductory biology sequence at Iowa State University. It is a semester-long lab course, required by most life-science-related majors at ISU, and includes activities on the scientific method, molecular and cellular biology, energetics, genetics, plant anatomy and physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology.
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Biological Basis of Behavior
Caroline Cobb · Virginia Commonwealth University · 2023
An overview of the study of human behavior through a biological lens, this text focuses on the role of the central nervous system and its role in the regulation and control of human behavior. Topics include both structure and function of neurons, neurophysiology of the nervous system, basic neuroanatomy, drugs and behavior, internal regulatory processes, learning and memory, emotions, and some forms of psychopathology.
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Botany in Hawaiʻi
Daniela Elliott; Paula Velasquez · Leeward Community College
"Botany in Hawai‘i" discusses introductory topics of Botany through examples of the native and introduced plants found in Hawai‘i. It includes anatomy and physiology of seeds, roots, leaves, stems, fruits and flowers and covers the main plant groups from nonvascular to flowering plants. This book provides a visual reference to botanical concepts and terminology for beginners.
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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions
Andrea Nelson; Katherine Greene · University of West Florida Pressbooks · 2021
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that focuses on breaking down, pronouncing, and learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of anatomy and physiology. This resource is targeted for Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, and Pre-Professional students.
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Neuroscience for Pre-Clinical Students
Renée LeClair · Virginia Tech Publishing · 2022
Neuroscience for Pre-Clinical Students covers neuroenergetics, neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and selected amino acid metabolism and degradation. This USMLE-aligned text is designed for a first-year undergraduate medical course and is meant to provide the essential biochemical information from these content areas in a concise format to enable students to engage in an active classroom. Hence, it does not cover neurophysiology and neuroanatomy; and clinical correlates and additional application of content are intended to be provided in the classroom experience. The text assumes that the students will have completed medical school prerequisites (including the MCAT) in which they will have been introduced to the most fundamental concepts of biology and chemistry that are essential to understand the content presented here. With its focus on high-yield concepts, this resource will assist the learner later in medical school and for exam preparation. The 49-page text was created specifically for use by pre-clinical students at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and was based on faculty experience and peer review to guide development and hone important topics. Instructors reviewing, adopting, or adapting parts or the whole of the text are requested to register their interest at: https://bit.ly/interest-preclinical. Instructors and subject matter experts interested in and sharing their original course materials relevant to pre-clinical education are requested to join the instructor portal at https://www.oercommons.org/groups/pre-clinical-resources/10133.
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Veterinary Histology
Ryan Jennings and Christopher Premanandan · Ohio State University
In the contents: 1.04: Nucleus and Nuclear Structures · 1.09: Cytoskeleton and Filaments · 5.01: Bone Cartilage and Joints
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Manchester Community College: Introduction to Nutrition
Andrea Ackerson · Manchester Community College
In the contents: 01: Nutrition and You · 1.01: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Health · 1.02: Defining Nutrition Health and Disease
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Bio 221Lab: Introduction to Microbiology
Kelly C. Burke · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 1.03: Materials and Procedures · 1.05: Conclusion and Resources · 02: The Metric System Measurement and Lab Equipment Review
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Introduction to Health OER Textbook
Marie Vicario · Southwestern College
In the contents: 01: Healthy Behaviors and Wellness · 1.8.01: What is Stress and How Does it Affect Wellness · 2.03: Developing and Protecting Individual Attributes
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Introduction to Psychology - Noba's Discover Psychology (Remixed)
Rochelle Burnaford · Diablo Valley College
In the contents: 01: History and Methods · 2.01: The Brain and Nervous System · 3.02: Sleep Problems and Disorders
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General Biology
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.1.03: Themes and Concepts of Biology · 1.2.02: Atoms Isotopes Ions and Molecules - The Building Blocks · 2.1.05: The Endomembrane System and Proteins
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Breathe Easy: RT Student Resource for Mechanical Ventilation (Drasovean)
LibreTexts
In the contents: 01: Chapter 1 How the Human Body Breathes - Physiology of Ventilation · 1.01: 1.1 Anatomy of Breathing · 1.03: 1.3 FRC Intrinsic PEEP and Respiratory Pressures
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NUTF 10: Principles of Nutrition (SC)
Shauna Schultz · Sierra College
In the contents: 01: Nutrition and You · 1.04: Lifestyles and Nutrition · 1.06: Research and the Scientific Method
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Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals
Simantini Karve · Skyline College
In the contents: 1.02: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology · 2.02: Elements and Atoms - The Building Blocks of Matter · 3.03: The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
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HES 170: Introduction to Nutrition
Shauna Schultz · Feather River College
In the contents: 01: Nutrition and You · 1.04: Lifestyles and Nutrition · 1.06: Research and the Scientific Method
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Biopsychology
Open Education Resource Initative · OERI
In the contents: 02: Research Methods and Ethical Considerations of Biological Psychology and Neuroscience · 03: Evolution Genes and Behavior · 3.01: Evolution of Minds and Behavior
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Inanimate Life
George M. Briggs · SUNY Geneseo
In the contents: 1.02: Taxonomy and Phylogeny · 1.04: Organism form- composition size and shape · 1.06: Organ Tissue and Cellular Structure of Plants