Topics Of Anatomy and Physiology

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Study of shape/structure of the body, parts and relationship to one another

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Anatomy

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Origin of the word “anatomy”

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Cut (tomy; apart (ana)

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Study of how body parts function

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Physiology

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Origin of the word “physiology”

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Nature (physio); study of (ology)

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Discusses developmental changes that occur before birth

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Embryology

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Traces structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span

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Developmental anatomy

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Study of body structure that can be seen with a naked eye

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Gross/ macroscopic anatomy

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All the structures in a particular region of the body at the same time

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Regional anatomy

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Body structure is studied system by system

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Systemic anatomy

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Study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface; anatomical features that can be studied by sight, without dissection

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Surface anatomy

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Study of structures that cannot be seen by the naked eye

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Microscopic anatomy

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Deals with the cells

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Cytology

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Study of tissues

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Histology

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Concerns to kidney function and urine production

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Renal physiology

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Concerns to how the nervous system works

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Neurophysiology

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Operation of the heart and blood vessels

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Cardiovascular physiology

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Study of hormones and how they control body functions

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Endocrinology

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Study of hormones and how they control body functions

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Endocrinology

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Study of immune system

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Immunology

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Functions of the air passageways and lungs

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Respiratory physiology