1. Anatomy as well as physiology have several subspecialties. Can you identify these subspecialties and explain what they specifically study?
SUBSPECIALTIES OF ANATOMY
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Embryology - related to the formation, growth, and development of embryo
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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 internal anatomy through visualization and palpation
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Gross Anatomy - structures that can be examined without using a microscope
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Systemic Anatomy - structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous system or respiratory system
SUBSPECIALTIES OF PHYSIOLOGY
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Neurophysiology - functional properties of nerve cells
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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 against disease-causing agents
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Renal Physiology - functions of the kidneys
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Pathophysiology - 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?
A hand is able to grab things (function) because the length, shape, and mobility of the fingers (form) determine what things a hand can grab (function).