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Chapter 1 anatomy and physiology
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- Miami Dade College
This document explains in a basic easy way to understand and remember what anatomy and physiology are and their branches.
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• Anatomy:
Answer: The science that studies the structure of the body.
2.
• Physiology:
Answer: The way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.
3.
• Gross anatomy
Answer: the systemic or region-wise study of human body parts and organs.
4.
What part of the body does gross anatomy study ?
Answer: stomach, brain, heart, and kidneys.
5.
• Microscopic anatomy/histology.
Answer: Examines structures that cannot be seen by the unaided eye.
6.
• Two main subdivisions of Microscopic anatomy
Answer: Histology (study of tissues) and cytology (cellular anatomy or body cells and their structure)
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