1. Anatomy as well as physiology have several subspecialties. Can you identify these subspecialties and explain what they specifically study?
According to the recorded lecture, the following are the subspecialties of anatomy and physiology:
ANATOMY:
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Embryology - the first 8 weeks of development following fertilization of an egg
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Development Biology - complete development of an individual from fertilization of an egg to death
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Cell Biology - cellular structure and functions
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Surface Anatomy - surface markings of the body to understand interval anatomy through visualization and palpation
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Gross Anatomy - structures that can be examined without using a microscope
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Systematic Anatomy - structure of specific systems of the body (such as nervous system, respiratory system, etc.)
PHYSIOLOGY:
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Neurophysiology - functional properties of the nerve cell
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Endocrinology - hormones and how they control body functions
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Cardiovascular Physiology - functions of the heart and blood vessels
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Immunology - how the body defends itself from disease-causing agents
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Renal Physiology - functions of kidneys
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Pathophysiology - functional changes associated with diseases and aging
2. Can you give your own example on how a structure of a body part is related to its function?
One example could be the brain, wherein it is made of electrochemical cells being able of conveying messages throughout the body