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Chapter 1 Notes- what is physiology What is physiology  The science of biological function  Biological is intimately related to structure Organization Levels in multicellular organisms  Organism o human  Organ system o Cardiovascular system  Organ o Heart  Tissue o Cardiac muscle  Cell o Cardiac cell  Molecule o myoglobin  atom o carbon Homeostasis  refers to maintaining changes in your body  our bodies adapt and can change to be able to perform in different environments Pathophysiology  changes in physiology associated with diseases  finding treatments and cures  reasons homeostasis can’t be maintained o external causes of diseases o internal causes of diseases o understanding diseases helps to develop a better understanding of normal physiological processes