Section 1.1 A-E
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Anatomy
The study of the structure of living things
gross/macroscopic anatomy
structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Macro: Regional Anatomy
studies a particular body area
Macro: Systemic anatomy
studies an entire organ system
Macro: surface anatomy
studies external structures and how they relate to deeper/internal structures
Microscopic anatomy
structures too small to see without a microscope
Micro: Cytology
study of cells
Micro: Histology
study of tissues
physiology
the study of the function of living systems
cell physiology
processes occurring inside cells
systemic physiology
functions of entire organ systems
neurophysiology
function of the nervous system
cardiovascular physiology
function of the heart and blood vessels
structure and function are related ———> Form follows function
The structure of a body part allows it to perform its particular function