Comparative physiology
Comparative Physiology
Comparative physiology (pronounced: kuhm-PAR-uh-tiv fiz-ee-OL-uh-jee) is a sub-discipline of physiology that studies and exploits the diversity of functional characteristics of various kinds of organisms. It is closely related to evolutionary physiology and environmental physiology.
Etymology
The term "comparative physiology" is derived from the English words "comparative", which means involving comparison, and "physiology", which refers to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Definition
Comparative physiology involves the study of physiological processes in various species with the aim of understanding the fundamental principles that govern these processes. It often involves making comparisons between species to gain insights into physiological processes.
Related Terms
- Physiology: The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms which work within a living system.
- Evolutionary physiology: The study of the biological and physiological properties of organisms in relation to their evolutionary history.
- Environmental physiology: The study of how organisms respond to environmental conditions.
- Homeostasis: The state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.
- Adaptation: The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Comparative physiology
- Wikipedia's article - Comparative physiology
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