Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
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Define Anatomy
the study of a specific body structure
Define Physiology
the study of how body parts function
Name all the branches of anatomy
developmental biology, embryology, cell biology, histology, gross, systemic, regional, surface, imaging, clinical, and pathological
Name all the branches of physiology
molecular, neurophysiology, endocrinology, cardiovascular, immunology, respiratory, renal, exercise, and pathophysiology
What is developmental biology?
the growth and development of a human
What is embryology?
the study of an embryo (a baby)
What is cell biology?
the study of cells structures and functions
What is histology?
the study of tissues
What is gross anatomy?
structures that can be seen with one’s eyes
What is systematic anatomy?
specific systems of the body
What is regional anatomy?
specific regions of the body
What is surface anatomy?
surface study of the body, used to understand the body internally
What is imaging anatomy?
internal body structures seen through x-rays, mri, or ct scans
What is clinical anatomy?
the application of anatomy to different practices
What is pathological anatomy?
structural changes in the body due to disease
What is molecular physiology?
focuses on the function of individual molecules within the body
What is neurophysiology?
focuses on the function of nerves
What is endocrinology?
focuses on the function of hormones
What is cardiovascular physiology?
focuses on the function of the heart and blood vessels.
What is immunology?
focuses on the body’s defense mechanisms
What is respiratory physiology?
focuses on the function of the lungs
What is renal physiology?
focuses on the function of the kidneys
What is exercise physiology?
focuses on the changes that occur in the body due to exercise
What is pathophysiology?
focuses on function changes in the body due to disease and aging
What are the 6 levels of structural organization?
chemical, cell, tissue, organ, system, and organismal
What is the chemical level do?
bond atoms to form molecules
What does the cellular level do?