Chapter 1.1: Overview of anatomy and physiology.

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Human anatomy

the study of the body’s structures.

Gross anatomy

The study of larger structures without the aid of magnification. Otherwise known as Macroscopic Anatomy

Microscopic anatomy

The study of structures that can be observed only with the use of a microscope.

Cytology

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Histology

The study of tissues,

Regional anatomy

The study of interrelationships of all the structures in a specific body region.

systemic anatomy

The study of structures that make up a discrete body system

Discrete body system

A group of structures that work together to perform a unique body function.

Human physiology

The study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work (apart and together)

Homeostasis

the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things.

Neurophysiology

The study of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and how they work together to perform functions: vision, movement, and thinking.

Example of the organ level of physiology

Exploring what different parts of the brain do.

Example of the molecular level of physiology

Exploring how an electrochemical signal travels along nerves.