BMS 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Pathophysiology, Hierarchical Organization, Anabolism
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Bms (cid:328)5(cid:326)- chapter (cid:327): the sciences of anatomy and physiology (cid:327) . (cid:327) anatomy and physiology compared. Anatomy: is the study of structure and form. Anatomists are scientists who study the structure and form of organisms. They examine the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of individual organs. Physiology: the study of function of the body parts. Physiologists are scientists who examine how organs and body systems function under normal circumstances, as well as how their functioning may be altered via medications or disease. Anatomists and physiologists are professionals who use the scientific method to explain and understand the workings of the body. The scientific method refers to a systematic and rigorous process in which scientists: Develop a hypothesis for explaining these phenomena. Experiment and test the hypothesis through the collection of data. Determine if the data support the hypothesis, or if the hypothesis needs to be rejected or modified.
