BIOB50H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Phenotypic Plasticity, Acclimatization, August Krogh
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Physiological process is a product of activities of complex tissues, organs and systems that arise from genetic regulation of cells. Unifying themes in physiological process include: first: physiological processes obey physical and chemical laws, second: process are regulated to maintain internal conditions within acceptable ranges. Both genotype and the environment interact to product the phenotype. The phenotype of an animal can influence its reproductive success. Hippocrates: emphasized the importance of careful observation in the treatment of disease. Aristotle: emphasized on the relationship between structure and function. He designed experiments to probe function of the body. Ibn al-nafis: described the relationship between the lungs and the aeration of the blood. Jean fernal: outlined the current state of knowledge of human health and disease. Andreas vesalius: author of first modern anatomy book. William harvey: identified paths of blood through the body, and showed the contraction of the heart power this movement.
