Topic 5:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 126)

Textbook Activity

l. Introduction to the Urinary System (p. 126)

Your introduction to the urinary system includes a case study where you meet Tyrone with pain in his back only on the left side. Later in the lesson, we return to the case study where you will identify medical terms used to document his experience and the care he receives.

Read the case study, objectives, and introduction to the urinary system. (pp. 126-128)

ll. Objective 1: Build, translate, pronounce, and spell medical terms builtThe from word parts. (p. 128)

You will learn word parts related to the urinary system and the terms built from them. Perhaps some terms you already know such as urol/o/gist and many others may be new to you such as olig/uria.

Read the content and complete the Exercises. (pp. 128-143)

Use paper or online flashcards to assist in learning word parts.

Check your answers using the Answer Key, Appendix C, at the back of your textbook.

Textbook Practice Activity Online (Optional)

l. Pronunciation and Spelling

Turn to pp. 136 and 143 of your textbook and follow the instructions for Exercises B and D, Practice Online, to practice pronunciation and spelling of the terms you have just learned.

ll. Career Video

Select Resources > Career Video > arrow upper right of the screen

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