INTRO.TO HEALTH CARE (LL)-TEXT
INTRO.TO HEALTH CARE (LL)-TEXT
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780357123164
Author: Haroun
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 7, Problem 1RQ
Summary Introduction

To define:

Term anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Introduction:

Many health care programs include an in-depth study of anatomy and physiology. The normal structure and function of the body require an understanding of anatomy and physiology.

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Explanation of Solution

The terms anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology can be explained as:

  1. Anatomy is the field in the biological sciences concerned with the identification and description of the body structures of living things.
  2. Physiology: Physiology is the study of how the human biological functions. It covers everything from how molecules behave in cells to how organ systems work together in terms of chemistry and physics.
  3. Pathophysiology is the study of the reasons behind the occurrence of diseases and the changes in body functions in response to the diseases.
Conclusion

Thus, mastering health care necessitates a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

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