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The respiratory system is a group of organs and tissues that help humans breathe. The main parts of the respiratory system are the airways, the lungs and linked blood vessels, and the muscles that enable breathing. This course provides an overview of the human respiratory system.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density of bone is reduced, increasing the risk of fracture. Around the world, osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. This course examines this serious world-wide health problem.

This course is based on the Short Course in Medical Terminology written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3.

This course is based on the Short Course in Medical Terminology written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3.

This course is based on the Short Course in Medical Terminology written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3.

This course examines the health risks of being overweight, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, and fatty liver disease.

This course provides an overview of the urinary system including a discussion of the major disorders that can affect it.

Over 40 percent of American adults have obesity, putting them at increased health risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and some forms of cancer. This course provides basic information about obesity.

This course provides an overview of the human digestive system, including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect it.

This course provides an overview of the endocrine system including a discussion of the major disorders that can affect it.

This course explains how the human immune system works, how vaccinations work to ward off existing and emerging infectious diseases, and some of the great strides that are being made to detect, treat and prevent disorders of the immune system.

This course provides an overview of the disease, distinguishing between active and latent TB, and explaining how a person is tested for TB.

This course provides a general overview of the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect them.

This course provides an overview of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, symptoms, testing, prevention, available treatments, and outcomes.

This course provides an overview of the musculoskeletal system including a discussion of the major disorders that can affect it.

This course will provide an overview of the integumentary system including major disorders impacting its function.

This course provides an overview of the disease, including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.

This course provides an overview of the disease, including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.

This course provides an overview of the disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.

This course provides an overview of the circulatory system including a discussion of the major disorders that can affect it.

This course examines Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most common of the muscular dystrophies.

This course provides an overview of the disease, including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.

This course provides an overview of the lymphatic system including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect it. Identify and explain the three parts and three principal functions of the lymphatic system.

This course provides an overview of two of the most common forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This course also looks at a condition few people associate with children: juvenile arthritis.

This course provides an overview of the nervous system including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect it.