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PhysiologySubspecial
Subspecialties of Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Neurophysiology (nerve) | Functional properties of nerve cells. |
| Endocrinology (within) | Hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions. |
| Cardiovascular physiology | Functions of the heart and blood vessels. |
| Immunology | How the body defends itself agains disease-causing agents. |
| Respiratory physiology | Functions of the air passageways and lungs. |
| Renal physiology | Functions of the kidneys. |
| Pathophysiology | Functional changes associated with disease and aging. |
| Neurophysiology (nerve) | Functional properties of nerve cells. |
| Endocrinology (within) | Hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions. |
| Cardiovascular physiology | Functions of the heart and blood vessels. |
| Immunology | How the body defends itself agains disease-causing agents. |
| Respiratory physiology | Functions of the air passageways and lungs. |
| Renal physiology | Functions of the kidneys. |
| Pathophysiology | Functional changes associated with disease and aging. |