Biology
The study of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.
Anatomy and Physiology
The branch of biology concerned with the structure of organisms and their parts, as well as the functions of those parts.
Biochemistry
The branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.
Biological Classification
The systematic categorization of living organisms.
Cell Biology
The branch of biology that focuses on the structure and function of cells, the basic unit of life.
Developmental Biology
The study of the process by which organisms develop from conception to maturity.
Ecology
The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between living organisms and their environment, including the interactions within ecosystems.
Embryology
The branch of biology that deals with the development of embryos.
Endocrinology
A branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
Evolutionary Biology
A subfield of biology that focuses on the processes and patterns of biological evolution, including the mechanisms of natural selection and the fossil record.
Genetics
The branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation in organisms.
Genetics and Evolution
A branch of biology focused on heredity, genetic variation, and the processes that drive evolutionary change in organisms.
Human Anatomy
The branch of biology that deals with the structure of the human body and its parts.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the human body.
Human Biology
The branch of biology that focuses on the human body, its systems, and how they maintain homeostasis.
Human Circulatory System
The system responsible for the circulation of blood and lymph in the body.
Human Development
The study of the stages of human growth and development.
Human Physiology
The branch of biology that deals with the functions and mechanisms in a living system, particularly in humans.
Human Reproductive Biology
The study of human reproduction and related processes.
Microbiology
A branch of biology that focuses on the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Microscopy
The branch of biology that deals with the use of microscopes to observe small objects and organisms.
Molecular Biology
A branch of biology that deals with the molecular basis of biological activity, including the interactions between various systems of a cell.
Neuroscience
The branch of biology that focuses on the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions.
Physiology
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Plant Biology
A branch of biology that focuses on the study of plant life, including their structure, function, growth, and interactions with the environment.
Reproductive Biology
The branch of biology that deals with the reproductive processes and systems of organisms.
Respiratory Physiology
The branch of physiology that deals with the processes of gas exchange and the mechanics of breathing.
Taxonomy
The science of classification of organisms.
Virology
The branch of science that deals with the study of viruses, their structure, classification, and effects on living organisms.
Zoology
The branch of biology that studies animals, their behavior, physiology, classification, and distribution.