Think About the Definitions of Anatomy and of Physiology

question 80

Multiple Choice

Think about the definitions of anatomy and of physiology. The relationship between these two fields is best described by the following statement:

• A) Anatomy is the study of function.
• B) All structures are derived from an ancestral structure.
• C) Physiology becomes more complex over time.
• D) Structure follows function.
• E) Organs that have similar function also have similar structure.

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Definitions:

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