Relation of Anatomy to Physiology

The principle of complementarity was developed by Nils Bohr in 1927, while working in the field of atomic physics, but can be applied to any science. It is an epistemological principle that essentially means that nothing can be studied in isolation: different aspects of the same organ can help us understand its true function in life. An organ's structure cannot be studied without understanding how it functions in the living system. Anatomy relates to physiology in that neither functions alone. The physiological function of a system is dependent on its anatomy, and the anatomy of a system is designed to fit its physiological function. Neither functions in isolation of the other. A certain anatomical structure is necessary for a certain physiological process to occur, and both are necessary for life to continue.

Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of stable conditions, including body temperature and blood glucose levels, regardless of the external environment (Walker, 2002). All body systems contribute to keeping conditions constant, but the autonomic nervous system plays the most important role in maintaining homeostasis (99). The idea of homeostasis was first proposed by the French physiologist Claude Bernard in 1865, who recognized that the cells of the body need a constant internal environment to survive. The word homeostasis was coined by Americ

. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Walter Cannon, Nils Bohr, References Anatomical, Claude Bernard, Janssens Checklist, , dividing body, median plane, section body, anatomical position, homeostasis 1997, anatomical 2004, left halves, walker 2002, body asymmetric, dividing body asymmetric, body parallel, Dorling Kindersley, section midline body, dividing body mirrored, midline body dividing, body dividing body,
Approximate Word count = 967
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page)

More Essays on Relation of Anatomy to Physiology