5 Questions
Which discipline describes conditions typically observed during a disease state?
Pathology
What is the branch of study that concerns disordered physiological processes associated with a disease or injury?
Pathophysiology
What does pathophysiology seek to explain?
The functional changes due to a disease or pathologic state
What is the term pathophysiology derived from?
Ancient Greek πάθος and φυσιολογία
Who led the establishment of physiology research autonomous from medical research in Germany in the 1830s?
Johannes Müller
Study Notes
Pathophysiology
- Pathophysiology is the discipline that describes conditions typically observed during a disease state.
- It is the branch of study that concerns disordered physiological processes associated with a disease or injury.
- Pathophysiology seeks to explain the changes that occur within the body as a result of disease or injury.
- The term pathophysiology is derived from three Greek words: "pathos" meaning disease, "physis" meaning nature, and "logos" meaning knowledge.
- In the 1830s, Johannes Müller led the establishment of physiology research autonomous from medical research in Germany.
Test your knowledge of pathophysiology with this quiz! Explore the intricate relationship between pathology and physiology, and learn about the disordered physiological processes that underlie various diseases and injuries.
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