Which Describes the Study of the Functions of Body Structures

Question

Which describes the study of the functions of body structures?
A)anatomy
B)physiology
C)endocrinology
D)histology
E)immunology

Accepted Answer

Physiology is the study of the functions of body structures, whereas anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts. Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with the endocrine glands and their secretions, while histology is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues. Immunology is the study of the immune system and how it functions to protect the body against disease.