Physiology Vs Anatomy

You might also like

Download as ppt, pdf, or txt
Download as ppt, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 5

Welcome to

Anatomy and
Physiology!
with your Guide:
Ms. Hollis!

ROOM 333

Thats Gross!
Gross Anatomy- study of
larger body structures that can
be seen with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy- study
of cells and tissues that need a
microscope to be seen

What is the relationship


between Anatomy and
Structure (anatomy) determines Function
Physiology?
(physiology).
Body structures often seem designed to perform
a certain function.
Examples:
Bones of the skull protect the brain.
The muscles of the heart pump blood.
Thin air sacs of the lungs allow for exchange of gases.
Nerve cells allow for transmission of signals.
Sperm cells can swim.

What you should know:


The difference between
anatomy and physiology
and how they are
related to each other.
(p. 2 in Textbook)

You might also like