Owl Header: Michelle Mathias
Physiology is the study of an organism's functions. It is useful to differentiate the study into two spheres: microphysiology, the minute processes by which the organism sustains itself, and macrophysiology, the larger behavioral patterns whereby the organism fulfills is microphyiological requirements. For example, microphysiology may describe how the body processes and utilizes Vitamin C, while macrophysiology analyzes the overall health benefits of ingesting Vitamin C and suggest dietary sources.
The study of physiology allows an individual to choose a lifestyle most condusive to their long-term health and survival. Understanding the body's inner workings permits informed choices which might otherwise be overlooked,thus empowering the individual's decision-making process.
The essays in this section describe various physiological processes and suggest ways to use this knowledge to inform action, and then to advance from action to habit.
The study of physiology allows an individual to choose a lifestyle most condusive to their long-term health and survival. Understanding the body's inner workings permits informed choices which might otherwise be overlooked,thus empowering the individual's decision-making process.
The essays in this section describe various physiological processes and suggest ways to use this knowledge to inform action, and then to advance from action to habit.