The word physiology is derived from a Greek word for study of nature
physio=nature
logy= study of DEFINITION
-study of function of body
DIVISIONS
1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY
2. PATHOLOGY
3. SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
4. ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY
1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY
- study of the function of cells
-a branch of cytology
2. PATHOLOGY
- study of disordered functions or disease.
3. SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
-study of the function of the body's systems.
4. ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY
- study of specific organs of the body.
Neurophysiology
NOOR-o¯-fiz-e¯-ol9-o¯ -je¯;
neuro- nerve
study of Functional properties of nerve cells.
Endocrinology
en -do¯-kri-NOL-o¯-je¯
endo- within; -crin secretion
study of Hormones (chemical regulators in
; the blood) and how they control body functions
Cardiovascular physiology
kar-de¯-o¯-VAS-ku¯-lar;
cardi- heart; -vascular =blood vessels
study of Functions of the heart and blood vessels.
Immunology
im -u¯-NOL-o¯-je¯
immun- not susceptible
study of How the body defends itself against
disease-causing agents.
Respiratory physiology
RES-pir-a-to -re
respira- to breathe
study of Functions of the air passageways
and lungs.
Renal physiology
(RE¯ -nal; ren- kidney)
study of Functions of the kidneys.
Exercise physiology
study of Changes in cell and organ functions
as a result of muscular activity.
Pathophysiology
(PATH-o¯-fiz-e¯-ol -o¯-je¯)
study of Functional changes associated with
disease and aging
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