Activity 1. Anatomy and Physiology Subspecialties

MIRANDA, Miguel Alfonso R. (Activity 1)

MIRANDA, Miguel Alfonso R. (Activity 1)

by Miguel Alfonso Miranda -
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1. Anatomy as well as physiology have several subspecialties. Can you identify these subspecialties and explain what they specifically study? 

Anatomy 

  1. Embryology

  • The study of the first 8 weeks of development following fertilization of an egg

Developmental biology 

  • The study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization of an egg to death 

Cell biology 

  • The study of Cellular structure and functions 

Histology

  • The study of microscopic structure of tissue 

Surface anatomy 

  • The study of surface markings to the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation

Gross anatomy 

  • The study of structures that can be examined without using a microscope

Systemic anatomy 

  • The study of structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory system

Regional anatomy 

  • The study of specific regions of the body

Radiographic anatomy 

  • The study of body structures that can be visualized with X- rays 

Pathological anatomy 

  • The study of Structural changes (from gross to microscopic) associated with disease 

Physiology

  1. Neurophysiology 

  • The study of functional properties of nerve cells 

Endocrinology 

  • The study of hormones and how they control body functions 

Cardiovascular Physiology

  • The study of functions of the heart and blood vessels

Immunology 

  • The study of how the body defends itself against disease causing agents  

Respiratory Physiology

  • The study of the air passageways and lungs 

Renal Physiology 

  • The study of functions of the kidneys 

Exercise Physiology 

  • Study of the changes in cell and organ functions  as a result of muscular activity 

Pathology  

  • The study of functional changes associated with disease and aging 

2. Can you give your own example on how a structure of a body part is related to its function? 

I think one example is the structure of the lungs, a group of organs and tissues that work together to help us breathe. Being part of the respiratory system, its main job is to transport O2 into our body and remove and remove carbon dioxide.(Hirsch, 2019)

References: 

How lungs work . (2022, July 26). American Lung Association . Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/how-lungs-work#:~:text=Your%20lungs%20are%20part%20of,and%20remove%20extra%20carbon%20dioxide. 

Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards - Cram.com. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.cram.com/flashcards/anatomy-and-physiology-1861135 

Hirsch, L. (2019, September). Lungs and respiratory system. Nemours Teenshealth . Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/lungs.html