1. Anatomy as well as physiology have several subspecialties. Can you identify these subspecialties and explain what they specifically study?
ANATOMY SUBSPECIALTIES
Embryology - study of the first 8 weeks following egg fertilization
Developmental Biology - study of the complete development from fertilization of egg to death
Cell Biology - study of cell structure and functions
Surface Anatomy - study of the surface markings of the body
Gross Anatomy - study of structures that can be examined without the use of a microscope
Systemic Anatomy - study of body systems
PHYSIOLOGY SUBSPECIALTIES
Neurophysiology - study of the functions of nerve cells
Endocrinology - study of hormones and how the control bodily functions
Cardiovascular Physiology - study of the functions of heart and blood vessels
Immunology - study of body defense against disease-causing agents
Renal Physiology - study of kidney functions
Pathophysiology - study of disease and aging's functional changes
2. Can you give your own example on how a structure of a body part is related to its function?
Small intestines in the digestive system have microvilli that are responsible for the absorption of nutrients. Microvilli is made up of simple columnar epithelium that has absorption as one of its function.