Introduction to Human Physiology: General Concepts

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Which type of organisms lack a nucleus in their cells?

  • Multicellular organisms
  • Prokaryotes (correct)
  • Eukaryotes
  • Unicellular organisms

Which level of structural organization consists of two or more types of primary tissues that function together to perform a particular function?

  • Chemical level
  • Organismic level
  • Cellular level
  • Organ level (correct)

What is the smallest living unit of the body?

  • Organism
  • System
  • Tissue
  • Cell (correct)

According to the cell theory, how do cells arise?

<p>By division of previously existing cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is NOT included in the human body's 11 systems?

<p>Excretory system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Definition of Physiology

  • Physiology is the biological science that deals with the normal life phenomena exhibited by all living organisms.
  • Human physiology is the basic science that deals with the normal life phenomena of the human body.

Goal of Physiology

  • The goal of physiology is to explain the physical and chemical factors that are responsible for the origin, development, and progression of life.

Origin of Physiology

  • The term "Physiology" comes from the Greek words "physis" meaning "nature" and "logos" meaning "study".
  • Physiology is the study of nature, involving the combination of Physics and Chemistry.

Importance of Human Physiology

  • Human physiology is the basis for various fields of study, including:
    • Pathophysiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Immunology
    • Biochemistry
    • Microbiology

Scope of Human Physiology

  • Human physiology attempts to explain the specific characteristics and mechanisms of the human body that make it a living being.
  • The field of physiology is vast and can be divided into various subfields, including:
    • Viral physiology
    • Bacterial physiology
    • Cellular physiology
    • Plant physiology
    • Human physiology
    • Many more subdivisions

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