Questions tagged [physiology]

Physiology is the study of how organisms, organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in living systems. [Source: Wikipedia]

  • Questions should be on function, while the tag should be used for structural aspect questions.

  • Questions asking about mechanisms or the physiological processes behind a pathological condition should include the tag.

  • Questions asking about the electrical activities of the heart should include the tag.

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Can cigarettes help trigger bowel movements?

There is a popular belief that a coffee and a cigarette in the morning contributes to having a bowel movement at that time. There is already somewhat of an answer for the question to why coffee seems to have laxative effects, however it's not very…
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How much do our bodies heat up when we shiver?

I think that this question is on topic for this site as it states human physiology and pathophysiology is allowed. If not then please let me know in the comments and I shall delete this Question. Please let me know where this question would be…
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Can there be advantages to polydactyly?

I have been reading about polydactyly and found that surgery is only necessary in certain cases. It depends on way the extra digit on the hand or foot is attached. For example, central polydactyly (a very rare situation, in which the extra digit is…
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What is the field of medicine divided into? E.g. Anatomy and physiology

What are all of the 'sub-categories' what make up the field of medicine? E.g. physiology and anatomy. I'm looking into lectures to learn so please list the fields, places for potential resources and a brief explanation of the field if you can. Not…
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