Fundamentals of Physiology

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Physiology is built on organ systems and basic concepts that explore how different areas of the body work together. You may be familiar with some of these terms, such as “hypertension” or “metabolism,” but may not know what “autophagy” or “homeostasis” means.

Check out our “Spotlight” series below for a collection of posts that define and explore some of the most fundamental aspects of physiology.