Introduction to Physiology: Definition and History

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What is the primary goal of physiology?

To study the mechanisms of the human body in relation to the environment

To classify the different types of living organisms

To understand the structure of the human body

To explain the physical and chemical factors responsible for the origin, development, and progression of life (correct)

What is the origin of the term 'physiology'?

It was coined by Aristotle, the father of natural history (correct)

It was derived from a French term

It was coined by a Greek philosopher

It was derived from a Latin word

What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Physiology is a subfield of anatomy

Anatomy is a subfield of physiology

They are mutually exclusive fields of study

They are complementary fields of study (correct)

Which of the following is a subdivision of physiology?

Viral physiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'physi' in the term 'physiology'?

Nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of human physiology?

The study of the specific characteristics and mechanisms of the human body Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental basis of the characteristics of life in an organism?

Chemical changes within the body Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT commonly found in living organisms?

Helium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the process of absorption?

To pass substances through membranes Signup and view all the answers

At which level of organization is the human body composed of atoms?

Chemical level Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of obtaining oxygen?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of changing absorbed substances into usable forms?

Assimilation Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Physiology: Definition and History

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What is the primary goal of physiology?

What is the origin of the term 'physiology'?

What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Which of the following is a subdivision of physiology?

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'physi' in the term 'physiology'?

What is the focus of human physiology?

What is the fundamental basis of the characteristics of life in an organism?

Which element is NOT commonly found in living organisms?

What is the primary function of the process of absorption?

At which level of organization is the human body composed of atoms?

What is the term for the process of obtaining oxygen?

What is the term for the process of changing absorbed substances into usable forms?

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