Introduction to Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is physiology?
A
The study of life’s processe
2
Q
What does physiology expand the understanding of?
A
- What “life” is
- How “life processes” function and are regulated
- How organisms adapt to their environment
- How to treat disease
3
Q
What is regulated?
A
Respiratory gases, [nutrients], ECF and blood pressure, pH, waste products, temperature, [electrolytes], etc.