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Physiology and biophysics

Physiology and biophysics. What is this stuff??????. Physiology:. Definition: noun ( 1) A branch of biology that deals with the functions, mechanisms, and activities of organisms at the cellular or organ system level.

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Physiology and biophysics

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  1. Physiology and biophysics What is this stuff??????

  2. Physiology: • Definition: • noun • (1) A branch of biology that deals with the functions, mechanisms, and activities of organisms at the cellular or organsystem level. • (2) The biological processes and functions of the parts of an organism. • Supplement • Physiology is a broad sub-field in biology. It may be categorized into animal and plant physiology depending on the organisms described. • Since physiology determines the relative functions of parts, it crosses another important sub-field in biology, which is anatomy. • Word origin: Latin physiologia, from Ancient Greek physis (natural, origin) + -logia (study of) • From: http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Physiology

  3. Biophysics: • Definition: • a branch of science concerned with the application of physical principles and methods to biological problems • From: http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/biophysics

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