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anatomy
science of body structure
physiology
how the body works
embryology
the first eight weeks of development after fertilization to death
developemental biology
the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death
cell biology
cellular structure and functions
histology
microscopic structure of tissue
gross anatomy
structures that can be examined without a microscope
systemic anatomy
structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems
regional anatomy
specific regions of the body such as the head or chest
surface anatomy
surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation
imaging anatomy
body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI, and CT scans
pathological anatomy
structural changes associated with disease
neurophysiology
functional properties of nerve cells
endocrinology
, hormones and how they control body function
cardiovascular physiology
functions of the heart and blood vessels
immunology
the body's defenses against disease-causing agents
respiratory physiology
functions of the air passageways and lungs
renal physiology
functions of the kidney
exercise physiology
changes in cell and organ functions due to musclar activity
pathophysiology
functional changes associated with disease and aging
atoms
the smallest unit of matter that partivipates in chemical reactions
molecules
two or more atoms joined together
metabolism
sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body
catabolism
the breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler components
anabolism
building up of complex chemical substances from smaller, simpler components
integumentary system
skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands
skeletal system
bones, joints, cartilages
muscular system
skeletal muscle tissue, voluntary and involuntary