Activity 1. Anatomy and Physiology Subspecialties

GRATIL, Rovic Kien D. - Activity 1

GRATIL, Rovic Kien D. - Activity 1

by Rovic Kien Gratil -
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1. Anatomy as well as physiology have several subspecialties. Can you identify these

subspecialties and explain what they specifically study?

 

 Subspecialties of Anatomy are:

  1. Embryology - 

  • Studies the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg.

  1. Developmental Biology

  • Studies the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death.

  1. Cell Biology

  • Studies cellular structure and functions.

  1. Histology

  • Studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues.

  1. Surface Anatomy

  • Studies surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation.

  1. Gross Anatomy

  • Studies structures that can be examined without a microscope.

  1. Systematic Anatomy

  • Studies the body structure system by system.

  1. Regional Anatomy

  • Studies specific regions of the body such as the head or chest.

  1. Radiographic Anatomy

  • Studies body structures that can be visualized with x-rays

  1. Pathological Anatomy

  • Studies the structural changes in the body associated with disease.



8 subspecialties of Physiology are:

  1. Neurophysiology:

  • Study of functional properties of nerve cells

  1. Endocrinology:

  • Study of hormones and how they control body functions

  1. Cardiovascular Physiology:

  • Study of functions of the heart and blood vessels

  1. Immunology:

  • Study of how the body defends itself against disease causing agents

  1. Respiratory Physiology:

  • Study of functions of the air passageways and lungs

  1. Renal Physiology:

  • Study of functions of the kidneys

  1. Exercise Physiology:

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

  1. Pathophysiology:

  • 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?

  • One example that I found where the structure of a body part is related to its function is our noses or nasal cavity. It is the best place to modify the quality of inhaled air before oxygen exchange in the lungs because of their vast, humidified surface area. It supports breathing, olfaction, air cooling, and immunological defense which are perfect functions considering its structure. 

 

Resources: https://www.imtu.edu/departments/13/department-of-physiology