Physiology Flashcards
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Is the scientific investigation of the processes or functions of living things
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Physiology
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the major goals are to understand and predict the body’s responses to stimuli and to understand how the body maintains conditions within a narrow range of values in a constantly changing environment
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Physiology
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examines the processes occurring in cells
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Cell physiology
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considers the functions of organ systems
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Systemic physiology
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focuses on the nervous system
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Neurophysiology
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deals with the heart and blood
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Cardiovascular physiology
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focuses on the changes in function and structure caused by exercise.
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Exercise physiology