Physiology 5th Edition by Donald C. Rizzo
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The study of the structure of body parts and their
Anatomy
relationships to one another.
The study of the function of the body's structural
Physiology
machinery.
function form
form structure
structure function
structure form
growth form
The analysis of the internal structure of individual
cytology
cells.
The study of the general form and superficial
gross anatomy
markings of an organism.
The study of the general form and superficial
surface anatomy
markings of an organism.
pathological anatomy Anatomical features that change during illness.
embryology The study of the first two months of development.
systemic physiology The study of the function of specific organ systems.
, cardiovascular function An example of systemic physiology.
cytology The study of a liver cell.
The branch of biological science that studies the
anatomy external and internal structure of the body and the
physical relationship among body parts.
The branch of biological science that deals with the
physiology study of how living organisms perform their vital
functions.
The study of the changes in form that occur between
developmental anatomy
conception and physical maturity.
The study of the anatomical organization of specific
regional anatomy
areas of the body.
The study of the relationships of the body's structures
sectional anatomy
by examining cross sections of tissues or organs.
Arranged from the most complex to the simplest:
complexity order
organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular.
Provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral
skeletal system
storage, and blood formation.
Transports nutrients, metabolic wastes, gases, and
cardiovascular system
defense cells.
Digestive System A system that processes food and absorbs nutrients.
A system that releases hormones to regulate bodily
Endocrine System
functions.
A system that controls and coordinates body activities
Nervous System
through electrical signals.
A system that circulates blood and lymph through the
Cardiovascular System
body.
A system that helps defend against infection and
Lymphatic System
maintains fluid balance.