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Question 1

Renal physiology

Answer 1

Functions of the kidneys.

Question 2

Endocrinology

Answer 2

Hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions.

Question 3

Cell biology

Answer 3

Cellular structure and functions.

Question 4

Regional Anatomy

Answer 4

Specific regions of the body.

Question 5

Histology

Answer 5

Microscopic structure of tissues.

Question 6

Anatomy

Answer 6

The science of body structures and the relationships among them.

Question 7

Physiology

Answer 7

Is the science of body functions.

Question 8

Developmental biology

Answer 8

The complete development of an individual from fertilization to death.

Question 9

Immunology

Answer 9

The body’s defenses against disease causing agents.

Question 10

Exercise physiology

Answer 10

Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity.

Question 11

Exercise physiology

Answer 11

Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity.

Question 12

Homeostasis

Answer 12

the condition of equilibrium (balance) in the body’s internal environment—due to the constant interaction of the body’s many regulatory processes.