Interactions: Disease Resistance - The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 2.0
Exploring the Functions of the Human Body
Thomas Lancraft(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. February 2006
Software
Digital media
978-0-471-70753-0 (ISBN)
Description
Animations - Key physiological processes are brought to life. The CD contains a number of animations that help students comprehend key processes that change over time. The animations in Foundations are focused on cellular and molecular processes. Anatomy Reviews - Illustrations, histology, and cadaver photographs linked to function. These reviews aid student understanding of the processes and the anatomical features that are important in these processes. Interactive Exercises -- Relate to the animations and actively reinforce knowledge that has previously been studied. These exercises help reinforce critical thinking and problem solving skills. These exercises also present the students with a useful tool for gauging their understanding of the important concepts.Clinical Correlations - Provide relevancy to concepts and content. Not found in other software programs this extremely helpful to those students who are going on to study for a profession in allied health. This helps the students relate to the concepts they are studying. Concept Maps and Links - Promotes critical thinking - link content to the big picture.Not found in other programs, this helps students develop key problem solving skills Flexible Navigation - Dynamic tools allowing quick access to content the way you want it.
The program is designed to let the user access the exact content when they need it. A number of Functionality tools including Presentation Values and Tools, a Notebook Feature and links to course websites, Blackboard or WebCT.Quality, Consistent, Solid Content - Written by instructors who have decades of experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology. These authors continue to teach and are familiar with the needs of today's students. Authoritative and Innovative Art Program - illustrated by medical illustrators and not just graphic artists. This is reflected in the high attention to detail and the intricacies found at the cellular and molecular level. System Requirements PC Pentium 166 or higher 32MB RAM v4x speed CD-ROM drive 800x600 screen resolution, hi-color mode Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT Windows compatible sound card Internet Explorer v5.0 or Netscape Navigator V4.7 or higher versions. Macintosh PowerPC G3 233 MHz 64 MB RAM 4x speed CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 resolution 256 colors Mac OS 8.1 and above Internet Explorer v5.0 or Netscape Navigator V4.7 or higher versions.
The program is designed to let the user access the exact content when they need it. A number of Functionality tools including Presentation Values and Tools, a Notebook Feature and links to course websites, Blackboard or WebCT.Quality, Consistent, Solid Content - Written by instructors who have decades of experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology. These authors continue to teach and are familiar with the needs of today's students. Authoritative and Innovative Art Program - illustrated by medical illustrators and not just graphic artists. This is reflected in the high attention to detail and the intricacies found at the cellular and molecular level. System Requirements PC Pentium 166 or higher 32MB RAM v4x speed CD-ROM drive 800x600 screen resolution, hi-color mode Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT Windows compatible sound card Internet Explorer v5.0 or Netscape Navigator V4.7 or higher versions. Macintosh PowerPC G3 233 MHz 64 MB RAM 4x speed CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 resolution 256 colors Mac OS 8.1 and above Internet Explorer v5.0 or Netscape Navigator V4.7 or higher versions.
More details
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 201 mm
Weight
86 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-70753-0 (9780471707530)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Disease Resistance Anatomy Overviews The Lymphatic System and Disease Resistance The Integumentary System and Disease Resistance Antigens and Antibodies Animations Introduction to Disease Resistance Non-Specific Disease Resistance Antibody-Mediated Immunity Cell-Mediated Immunity Exercises Concentrate on Disease Resistance Integument versus Infection Microbe Massacre Activate and Attache Antibody Ambush Disease Resistance Fighters Concepts and Connections Non-Specific Disease Resistance Specific Disease Resitance Complement Proteins Role of the Integument in Disease Resistance Disruptions to Homeostasis The Case of the Girl with the Butterfly Rash The Case of Complete Immune Breakdown