Subspecialties of Physiology

Question 1

Neurophysiology

Answer 1

Branch of physiology and neuroscience concerned with the functioning of the nervous system

Question 2

Endocrinology

Answer 2

Branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones

Question 3

Cardiovascular

Answer 3

Relating to the heart and blood vessels

Question 4

Immunology

Answer 4

Branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity

Question 5

Respiratory physiology

Answer 5

Movement of oxygen from the outside environment to the cells within tissues

Question 6

Renal physiology

Answer 6

Study of the functioning of the kidney

Question 7

Exercise physiology

Answer 7

Study of the body’s response to physical activity

Question 8

Pathophysiology

Answer 8

Disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury