Define Flashcards
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Physiology
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To get a rounded understanding of physiology, it is better to view it in conjunction with anatomy. However, it is the study of how molecules, cells and organs function to form a living being.
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Homeostasis
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A property of cells, tissues and organisms that allow maintenance and regulation of the stability needed to function properly.
It is a healthy state which is maintained by the constant adjustment of biochemical and physiological pathways.
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Pathophysiology
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The functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury.
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Anatomy
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The study of the body’s structure, and how it’s cells, tissues and organs are assembled.
