Human biology
Human Biology
Human biology is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of humans and human populations. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that involves the application of principles of biology (notably cell biology, genetics, and anatomy) to the study of human health and disease.
Pronunciation
- Hyoo-muhn By-ol-uh-jee
Etymology
The term "human biology" is derived from the Latin "homo" meaning "man" and the Greek "bios" meaning "life" and "logia" meaning "study of".
Related Terms
Anatomy
Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. In human biology, it involves the detailed study of the human body, its organs, and systems.
Genetics
Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. It is a key aspect of human biology as it helps in understanding the genetic basis of human health and disease.
Cell Biology
Cell biology is a branch of biology that studies the different structures and functions of the cell, which is the basic unit of life. Cell biology is crucial to human biology as it provides insight into how cells function and how they are involved in maintaining health and developing disease.
Physiology
Physiology is the scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system. As a sub-discipline of biology, it focuses on how organs, organ systems, cells, and bio-molecules carry out the chemical and physical functions in a human body.
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is a cornerstone methodology of public health research, and helps inform policy decisions and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Human biology
- Wikipedia's article - Human biology
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