Branches of Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Embryology

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Study of the 1st 8 weeks of development after fertilization

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Developmental Biology

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Study of the complete development of a person from fertizilation to death

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Cell Biology

Answer 3

Study of cellular structure and functions

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Histology

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Study of microscopic structure of tissues

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Gross Anatomy

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Study of structures that can be examined without a microscope

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Systemic Anatomy

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Study of specific systems of the body

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Regional Anatomy

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Study of specific regions of the body such as head or chest

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Surface Anatomy

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Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through palpation or or visualization

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Imaging Anatomy

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Study of internal body structures through the use of imaging technology such as MRI, X-Ray, etc..

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Pathological Anatomy

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Structural changes associated with disease

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Molecular Physiology

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Study of functions of individual molecules such as DNA or proteins

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Neurophysiology

Answer 12

Functional properties of nerve cells

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Endrocrinology

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Hormones and how they control body functions

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Cardiovascular

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Fucntions of the heart and blood vessels

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Respiratory

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Functions of air passageways and lungs

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Renal

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Function of kidneys

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Exercise physiology

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Study of changes to cell and organ functions due to muscular activity

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Pathophysiology

Answer 18

Functional changes associated with disease and aging