The client asks the student nurse to explain the differences between anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. The client wants to become a nurse and wants to know why there are different courses for these subjects
Based on this information, what would be the best description for the student nurse to tell the client about physiology? A) Study of body structure that can be observed with naked eye
B) Study of body structure that requires the use of a microscope
C) Study of how the body functions
D) Study of the disorders of the body
C
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The study of how the body functions is called physiology. The study of body structure is called anatomy. Gross anatomy relates to structures that can be observed with the naked eye. Microscopic anatomy requires the use of a microscope or other device. The study of disorders of functioning is called pathophysiology.
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