HLTA02H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Biomedicine, Germ Theory Of Disease, Cell Theory
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The contribution of biology to health: levels of organization. Environments and human health: chemical, cells, tissue, organs, organ systems. Integumentary: cells are the smallest functioning unit within which life can be carried out, some organisms are composed of just one microscopic cell which is called unicellular. In biomedical model of health and other models of health attempt to increase the health of the individual as well as delay the inevitable, death. This process is carried out by interventions including the use of chemical compounds called medication (both conventional; and alternative), surgery, vaccinations and various manipulations such as physiotherapy. In the biomedical model of health, the root cause of an illness is sought. The understanding of health and disease in medicine thus follows a process of : Tests to identify cause, for example x-ray or ultrasound, microbiologial test for infection. Treatment based on interventions known to have a beneficial effect on the condition.
