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EMBRYOLOGY - It is a branch of science which studies the formation and development of embryos; The first eight weeks following the fertilization of the egg.
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DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY - Studies the complete developmental process of an individual’s growth from egg fertilization until death.
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CELL BIOLOGY - The study of the cellular structure and its functions.
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SURFACE ANATOMY - It studies the physical features of the body to understand internal structures through physical observations and palpation.
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GROSS ANATOMY - Study of the anatomical structures that can be observed macroscopically..
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SYSTEMIC ANATOMY - Study of structures and functions of specific systems present in the human body.
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REGIONAL ANATOMY - Studies specific regions in the human body.
PHYSIOLOGY SUBSPECIALTIES
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NEUROPHYSIOLOGY - Studies the functions of the nervous system.
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ENDOCRINOLOGY - Deals with how the hormones affect and control the human body functions.
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CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY - Studies how the human heart and blood vessels regulate blood.
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IMMUNOLOGY -It deals with how the body protects and defends itself from bacterias causing diseases.
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RENAL PHYSIOLOGY - Studies the anatomical functions of the kidney.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - Studies the changes in the functions of structures due to the presence of diseases and brought by aging.