Chapter 1.3 Flashcards
1
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What are the 3 Subdisciplines of Physiology ?
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- Neurophysiology (physiology of nervous system)
- Endocrinology (physiology of hormones)
- Pathophysiology (mechanisms of disease)
2
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What is Comparative Physiology and how is it used?
A
The study of different species to learn about bodily function eg: animal surgery and animal drug tests
This is the basis for development of new drugs and medical procedures
3
Q
How has technological enhancements in biomedical science changed medical practice?
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Advances in Medical Imaging have enhanced our diagnostic ability and life-support strategies
4
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What changed with the Genetic Revolution?
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The Human Genome is finished and gene therapy is being used to treat disease.
