Topic 8:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 231)
Textbook Activity
l. Introduction to the Digestive System
Your introduction to the Digestive System includes a case study where we meet Ruth, who has had stomach pain for 3 months, and now it is waking her up at night. At the end of the lesson, we will return to the case study, where you will identify medical terms used to document her care.
Read the case study, objectives, and introduction to the digestive system. (pp. 231-234)
ll. Objective 1: Build, translate, pronounce, and spell medical terms built from word parts. (pp. 234)
You will learn word parts related to the digestive system and the terms built from them. You are probably familiar with gastritis – gastr is the word root for the stomach. You will see gastr used in many other medical terms, such as gastritis and gastroenterologist.
Read the content and complete the Exercises. (pp. 234-254)
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 p. 245, Exercise B, and p. 254, Exercise D of your textbook, and follow the instructions to practice pronunciation and spelling of the terms you have just learned.
ll. Animations
Select Resources > Animations Part 2 > arrow upper right of the screen
- Colonoscopy
- Digestive System Overview
- Inserting a Nasogastric Tube
- Pancreatitis
lll. Career Videos
Select Resources > Career Videos > arrow upper right of the screen
- Clinical Dietitian
- Dental Hygienist
Extend Your Learning Activity (Optional)
View the following Medical Terminology Blog posts