Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy
The study of structure.
Physiology
The study of function.
Homeostasis
The ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions.
Negative feedback
A mechanism that keeps a variable close to a set point; it detects change and reverses it.
Positive feedback
A self-amplifying cycle that leads to greater change in the same direction.
Hierarchy of complexity
A series of levels of organization in the human body, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and the organism.
Gross anatomy
The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye.
Histology
The microscopic examination of tissues.
Cytology
The study of the structure and function of cells.
Comparative anatomy
The study of multiple species to learn about form, function, and evolution.
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