Physiology (noun)

The branch of biology that deals with the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical aspects of life.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from french physiologie, from greek physis "nature" + -logia (see -logy).

Examples:

1. The study of physiology is essential to understanding how the body and mind work together.
2. Physiology is the study of how living organisms function, including all physical and chemical aspects of life.
3. The physiology lecture covered topics such as the nervous system and muscle physiology.
4. Physiology research has led to a better understanding of how the body responds to disease and injury.
5. The physiology exam tested the students" knowledge of the body"s systems and functions.