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What is cytology |
Cytology is a subdivision of microscopic Anatomy which considers the cells of the body |
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What is histology |
Histology is a subdivision of microscopic Anatomy which studies tissues |
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What is embryology |
Embryology is a subdivision of Developmental Anatomy it concerns developmental changes that occur before birth |
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What is palpation |
Palpation is feeling organs with your hands |
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What is auscultation ? |
Auscultation is listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope |
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What does renal physiology study |
Renal physiology concerns kidney function and urine production |
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Define neurophysiology |
Neurophysiology explain the workings of the nervous system |
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Define Cardiovascular physiology |
Cardiovascular physiology exam and the operation of the heart and blood vessels |
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What is a major difference between anatomy and physiology |
Anatomy provide us with a static image of the body's architecture, physiology revealed as the body's Dynamic an animated workings. Pg.3 |
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Define the key concept called the principle of complementarity of structure and function |
The principle of complementarity of structure and function means that anatomy and physiology are really Inseparable because function always reflects structure. That is what a structure can do depends on its specific form. |
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Give two examples of the key concept called the principle of complementarity of structure and function |
Bones can support and protect body organs because they contain hard mineral deposits. Blood flows in one direction through the heart because the heart has valves that prevent backflow. |
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Define organelles |
Organelles are the basic components of microscopic cells |
