Anatomy and Physiology Definitions + the 6 Levels of Organization

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anatomy
an explanatory science; describes structure, not function
anatomy
gross, systemic, regional, surface, comparative are all sub-disciplines of _
anatomy
cytology and histology are sub-disciplines of _
physiology
the study of the function of biological systems including anatomical structures; includes both individual and cooperative functions
physiology
sub-disciplines of _ include neuro, patho, cardiovascular, developmental, endocrine, comparative, physiological
cytology
_ is the study of body cells and their internal structure
histology
study of body tissues
gross
_ anatomy studies structure and relationships of body parts visible to unaided eye
systemic
anatomy of each body system
regional
_ anatomy examines all structures in particular body region as complete unit
surface_ anatomy focuses on superficial anatomical markings and the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering themcomparative_ anatomy examines similarities and differences in anatomy of different speciescardiovascular_ physiology examines functioning of heart, blood vessels, and bloodneurophysiology_ examines how nerve impulses are propagated throughout nervous systemrespiratory_ physiology studies how respiratory gases are transferred by gas exchange between the lungs and blood vesselsreproductive_ physiology explores how regulation of reproductive hormones can drive reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and maturationpathophysiology_ investigates relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that organ systemchemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismalthe 6 levels of organization