Organ Systems,Nervous System,Reproductive Physiology

Physiology

Explore how living organisms function and maintain homeostasis through interactive simulations

What is Physiology?

Physiology is the branch of biology that studies the functions and mechanisms of living organisms and their parts. It focuses on how biological systems operate at various levels, from cellular processes to organ system functions and whole-body integration.

Physiology examines how organisms maintain homeostasis, respond to environmental changes, and coordinate complex processes like metabolism, reproduction, and movement. It bridges anatomy (structure) with function, providing insights into how form relates to purpose in biological systems.

Homeostasis Organ Systems Bioelectricity Molecular Physiology Exercise Physiology
Medical Research

Physiology principles guide clinical practice, drug development, and understanding disease mechanisms at organ system level.

Cardiology Neurology Pulmonology
  • Understanding heart failure and developing cardiac treatments
  • Developing treatments for neurological disorders like Alzheimer's
  • Managing diabetes through endocrine system research
  • Creating ventilators and respiratory support systems
  • Developing kidney dialysis and transplantation techniques
Sports Science

Exercise physiology enables performance optimization, injury prevention, and understanding human physical capabilities.

Metabolism Muscle Physiology Performance
  • Optimizing training programs for endurance athletes
  • Developing nutrition strategies for peak performance
  • Preventing and treating sports-related injuries
  • Understanding altitude adaptation and oxygen utilization
  • Creating recovery protocols and fatigue management systems

Physiology Topics

Explore fundamental and advanced concepts in physiology

Basic Physiology Topics

Organ Systems

Learn about the major organ systems including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems and their integrated functions.

Cardiovascular Respiratory Nervous

Homeostasis

Study how organisms maintain internal stability through negative feedback mechanisms, set points, and regulatory systems.

Temperature Fluid Balance Glucose

Cardiovascular System

Understand heart structure, cardiac cycle, blood pressure regulation, and circulatory pathways throughout the body.

ECG Blood Flow BP Regulation

Respiratory System

Explore gas exchange mechanisms, breathing control, lung volumes, and oxygen transport in the circulatory system.

Ventilation Gas Exchange Spirometry

Nervous System

Study neuron structure, action potentials, synaptic transmission, and central nervous system organization.

Action Potential Synapses CNS

Endocrine System

Learn about hormone production, secretion, receptors, and regulation of metabolism, growth, and reproduction.

Hormones Receptors Feedback

Advanced Physiology Topics

Cellular Physiology

Explore membrane potentials, ion channels, cellular signaling, and molecular mechanisms underlying physiological processes.

Ion Channels Membrane Potential Signaling

Exercise Physiology

Study muscle metabolism, cardiovascular adaptations, respiratory responses, and performance optimization during physical activity.

Energy Systems Muscle Fiber Types Training Adaptations

Reproductive Physiology

Understand gametogenesis, hormonal regulation, fertilization, pregnancy, and developmental processes.

Gametogenesis Hormonal Control Development

Environmental Physiology

Study how organisms adapt physiologically to extreme environments including temperature, altitude, and aquatic conditions.

Thermal Adaptation Altitude Responses Aquatic Adaptations

Comparative Physiology

Explore physiological adaptations across species and evolutionary solutions to common biological challenges.

Extremophiles Flight Adaptations Osmoregulation

Pathological Physiology

Study disease mechanisms, pathophysiology of organ systems, and disruption of normal physiological processes.

Disease Mechanisms Organ Failure Therapeutic Targets