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Anatomy studies the form and structure of the body. Physiology examines living organisms and their parts of how they function Microscopic anatomy examines structures that cannot be observed by the unaided eye Two main subdivisions of microscopic anatomy cytology and histology cytology study of cells Histology study of tissues Gross anatomy or macroscopic anatomy investigates the structure visible to the aided eye Systematic anatomy each individual body systemRegional anatomy all the structures in a particular region of the body Surface anatomy focuses on superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures Comparative anatomy examines similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species Embryology studies developmental changes from conception to birth Pathologic anatomy examines anatomic changes resulting from disease Radiographic anatomy investigates internal structures with visual scanning procedures Physiology examines living organisms and their parts of how they function Cardiovascular physiology the functioning of the heart, blood vessels and bloodNeurophysiology functioning of the nerves and nervous system organs Pathophysiology relationship between the function of an organ system and disease of injury of the system Respiratory physiology functioning of respiratory organs Reproductive physiology the functioning of the hormones and reproductive cycle Homeostasis the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment Receptor component of homeostasis that the structure that detects changes in the stimulus, sensory nerves