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What is the primary focus of physiology?
What is the primary focus of physiology?
Which of the following are components of the basic chemistry of cells?
Which of the following are components of the basic chemistry of cells?
In physiology, which explanation describes the mechanism of how a process occurs?
In physiology, which explanation describes the mechanism of how a process occurs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of organic molecules?
Which of the following is a characteristic of organic molecules?
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What percentage of the human body is made up of oxygen?
What percentage of the human body is made up of oxygen?
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What processes are explained by physiology in relation to body functions?
What processes are explained by physiology in relation to body functions?
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Which of the following sequences correctly represents the levels of organization in the body from simplest to most complex?
Which of the following sequences correctly represents the levels of organization in the body from simplest to most complex?
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Which of the following elements is NOT a primary component of the human body?
Which of the following elements is NOT a primary component of the human body?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Basic Sciences - Physiology
- Course offered by European University of Lefke, Faculty of Dentistry, Assistant Professor Dr. Mevhibe Tamirci
- Course content includes: Introduction to Physiology, Homeostasis (Negative and Positive Feedback), Plasma Membrane, Action Potential
What is Physiology?
- Physiology is the study of the functions of living things.
- The focus will be on how the human body works.
Physiology Focus
- Investigates mechanisms of action.
- Uses two approaches:
- Purpose of a body process
- Underlying mechanism of the process
- Example: Why do we shiver when cold? (To help body warm up)
Anatomy vs. Physiology
- Anatomy focuses on structure
- Physiology focuses on function
- Diagram showing organs, systems (Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory, etc) and their related hormones and tissues
Physiology in Education Program
- Introduction to Physiology (1st year, first semester)
- Tissues (1st year, second semester)
- Cranial nerves and sense organs (2nd year, first semester)
Levels of Organization in the Body
- Chemical level various atoms and molecules combine to form.
- Cellular level cells are the basic unit of all living organisms.
- Tissue level cells of similar type come together to form structure and function.
- Organ level various tissues come together to achieve a special function.
- System level organs which works collectively to perform specific functions.
- Organismal level all organs, systems work harmoniously to perform independent functions.
Basic Chemistry of Cells
- Key elements include: Oxygen (65%), Carbon (18%), Hydrogen (10%), Nitrogen (3%)
- Other elements: Calcium (muscle contraction), Phosphorous (ATP production, nucleic acids), Potassium (action potential), Iron (hemoglobin), etc.
- Organic molecules, usually combined with Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Oxygen
- Water (H₂O) is a major component of cells (65-90%).
- Significant molecules: Proteins, Nucleic acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids
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Explore the fundamentals of physiology in this introductory quiz. Understand key concepts such as homeostasis, action potentials, and the differences between anatomy and physiology. This quiz is essential for students in their first year of dental studies at the European University of Lefke.
