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anatomy
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studies the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
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physiology
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the function of the body, how the body parts work and carry out their life-sustaining activities.
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gross (macroscopic) anatomy
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the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye, such as heart, lungs, and kidneys
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large
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regional anatomy
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all the structures in a particular region of the body, such as the abdomen or leg, are examined at the same time
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all at once
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systemic anatomy
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body structure is studied system by system
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surface anatomy
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a subdivision of gross anatomy. the study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface
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internal
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microscopic anatomy
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deals with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
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cytology
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subdivision of microscopic anatomy. considers the cells of the body
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histology
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subdivision of microscopic anatomy. the study of tissues
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developmental anatomy
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traces structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span
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renal physiology
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concerns kidney function and urine production
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embryology
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a subdivision of developmental anatomy. concerns developmental changes that occur before birth
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neurophysiology
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explains the workings of the nervous system
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cardiovascular physiology
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examines the operation of the heart and blood vessels
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