Physiology is the term used to describe the study of an organism's biological system and its different components. It also studies the way in which different parts of an organism function as an integrated system.
To understand physiology, one also needs to understand the process of biochemistry. Physiology developed as a science after it was realized that the constitution of the body was directly related to its functioning.
Physiological processes are constantly changing; reacting to changes in natural surroundings etc. The objective of such processes is to maintain a continuous balance between the inner chemical environment and its physical counterpart.
To understand physiology, one also needs to understand the process of biochemistry. Physiology developed as a science after it was realized that the constitution of the body was directly related to its functioning.
Physiological processes are constantly changing; reacting to changes in natural surroundings etc. The objective of such processes is to maintain a continuous balance between the inner chemical environment and its physical counterpart.