INTRODUCTION
OF PHYSIOLOGY
PHT 214
By:
Mrs. Nidaa Alanazi
HUMAN BODY
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The human body is formed of many systems;
nervous, muscular, skeletal, digestive,
respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary,
reproductive, and endocrine systems.
CONT.
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Each system is formed of many organs; e.g. the
digestive system is formed of the mouth,
pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine,
large intestine, in addition to the salivary glands,
liver and pancreas.
CONT.

Each organ is formed of many tissues; e.g. the
stomach is formed of muscular, nervous,
epithelial and connective tissues.
CONT.
Each tissue is formed of many cells, so the cell is
the structural and functional unit of body.
 The function of the cell differs according to its
type and site.
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SO WHAT IS PHYSIOLOGY?
WHAT IS PHYSIOLOGY ?
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Is the study of the functions of different body
parts, and the physical relationships involved
between body systems.