In: Anatomy and Physiology
Describe how anatomy and physiology are closely related. why is it difficult to separate anatomy from physiology
Anatomy is the study of parts of an organism, which includes the
study of internal and external body structures, while physiology
deals with how these parts of organism function together. Anatomy
and Physiology are closely related because all specific function
are performed by specific structures, Structure determines
function, what it means is that the way something is arranged
allows it to play its role to fulfill its function within an
organism, for eg, the shape of teeth in front (incissors) are
shaped in such way it can allow it tear food particles, while the
teeth at the back (molars) are flat shaped which allows it to grind
food. Alveoli which are the cells of lungs are very thin and single
cell epithelium, this feature allows for efficient exchange of
gases like carbon di oxide and oxygen in the lungs. Because of this
very close relationship between the structure and function, we
cannot separate anatomy and physiology.