Activity 1
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- formation, and development of a human egg
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Developmental biology- development of an individual from fertilization to death
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Cell biology- cell structure and functions
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Histology- microscopic structures of tissues
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Gross anatomy- macroscopic structures
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Systemic anatomy- specific system of a body
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Regional anatomy- regions of the body
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Surface anatomy- shapes and markings of the body to relate to internal structures
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Imaging anatomy- internal body structures through visualization with the use of different techniques or technology
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Pathological anatomy- structural changes associated with disease
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Subspecialties of Physiology
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Molecular physiology- studies the functions of an individual molecule
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Neurophysiology- studies the functions of nerve cells
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Endocrinology- studies the hormone and how they control body functions
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Cardiovascular physiology- studies the functions of the heart and blood vessels
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Immunology- studies the body’s defenses against various agents
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Respiratory physiology- studies the functions of air passageways and lungs
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Renal physiology- studies the functions of kidneys
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Exercise physiology- studies the changes in the functions of cells and organs due to muscular activity
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Pathophysiology- studies the functional changes associated with disease and aging
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2. Can you give your own example on how a structure of a body part is related to its function?
The inside of the stomach is folded for expansion to accommodate larger food and help hold and move the food for digestion.
Reference:
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2017). Tortora’s Principles of Anatomy and
Physiology. 15th edition. Wiley.