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0 - SBF 3013 Introduction To Physiology (Compatibility Mode)
0 - SBF 3013 Introduction To Physiology (Compatibility Mode)
0 - SBF 3013 Introduction To Physiology (Compatibility Mode)
is
physiology?
Activity 1
Physiology (Greek, physis, meaning "nature") refer
either to the parts or functions (mechanical, physical
& biochemical) of living organisms
or
the branch of biology that deals with the study of all
the parts of living organisms
Anatomy: study of structure and the
relationships that exist between
different structures.
It provides us with a model with which
we can study animal/plant function, or
physiology.
Since the function of a part is related to
its structure, physiology naturally is
related to anatomy, a term that can refer
either to the internal structure &
organization of an organism or to the
branch of biology that studies
the internal structure and
organization of living things.
Physiology is the science of the
functioning of living systems.
Physiology is a scientific study of the
ways in which the bodies of living things
work.
In physiology, the scientific method is
applied to determine how organisms,
organ systems, organs, tissues, cells and
bio‐molecules (molecules & atoms)
carry out the chemical or physical
function that they have in a living
system.
Physiology‐the study of the functions of living
organisms.
Viral Physiology
Bacterial Physiology
Plant Physiology
Animal Physiology
Human Physiology
Human and animal physiology:
Human physiology is the most complex area in
physiology.
This area has several subdivisions that overlap with
each other. Many animals have similar anatomy to
humans and share many of these areas.
Plant Physiology:
Refer to transpiration is the study of water loss from the
plant leaves.
Photosynthesis is the conversion of sunlight energy,
water and CO2 to form sugars (glucose).
Myophysiology deals with the operation of muscles
Neurophysiology concerns the physiology of brain and
nerves
Cell physiology addresses the functioning of individual
cells
Environmental physiology examines how animals
adapt to their environment.
Membrane physiology focuses on the exchange of
molecules across the cell membrane.
Respiratory physiology describes the mechanics of gas
exchange at the cellular level
Cardiovascular physiology also known as
circulation deals with the heart, blood & blood vessels
and issues arising from any malfunction
Renal physiology focuses on the excretion of ions and
other metabolites at the kidney.
Endocrinology covers endocrine hormones which affect
every cell in the body
Neuroendocrinology concerns the complex
interactions of the neurological and endocrinological
systems which together regulate physiology.
Reproductive physiology concerns the
reproductive cycle
Exercise physiology addresses the mechanism and
response of the body to movement