Ch. 1. Atoms -- Ch. 2. Water and electrolyte balance -- Ch. 3. Acids and bases -- Ch. 4. Biomolecules -- Ch. 5. Cells -- Ch. 6. Genetics -- Ch. 7. Microorganism -- Ch. 8. Immunology -- Ch. 9. Fluids - liquids and gases -- Ch. 10. Nutrition and metabolism -- Ch. 11. Electromagnetic radiation -- Ch. 12. Temperature and heat -- Ch. 13. Forces and mechanics -- Ch. 14. Electricity -- Periodic table of the elements.

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