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The photo was an example of muscle atrophy. I would suggest a new photo, as it has nothing to do with physiology.
'''Physiology''' is the study of how living [[organism|organisms]] function, including their physical and chemical processes.
'''Physiology''' is the study of how living [[organism]]s function.
==Organ systems==
==Organ systems==
==Muscular==
==Muscular==
Consists of over 600 named muscles.<ref>Stoppard, 1988.</ref> [[Muscle]]s are classified into three types: smooth or involuntary, striated or voluntary, and cardiac.
Consists of over 600 named muscles.<ref>Stoppard, 1988.</ref> [[Muscle|Muscles]] are classified into three types: smooth or involuntary, striated or voluntary, and cardiac.
*''Smooth muscle'' is found in the linings of arteries, in the lining of the digestive system, and in various organs. Smooth muscle is also called "involuntary" muscle.
*''Smooth muscle'' is found in the linings of arteries, in the lining of the digestive system, and in various organs. Smooth muscle is also called "involuntary" muscle.
*'''Female reproductive organs'''
*'''Female reproductive organs'''
*[[Uterus]]—Carries the [[fetus]] during [[gestation]]
*[[Uterus]]—Carries the [[fetus]] during [[gestation]]
*[[Ovaries]]—Produce [[ova]]; also produce [[hormone]]s and thus are also classified as endocrine organs. Homologous to the [[testicles]] in the male.
*[[Ovaries]]—Produce [[ova]]; also produce [[hormone|hormones]] and thus are also classified as endocrine organs. Homologous to the [[testicles]] in the male.
*[[Fallopian tube]]s—Conducts the [[ovum]] from the ovary to the uterus, by means of [[cilia]].
*[[Fallopian tube|Fallopian tubes]]—Conducts the [[ovum]] from the ovary to the uterus, by means of [[cilia]].
*'''Male reproductive organs'''
*'''Male reproductive organs'''
*[[Testicle]]s—Produce [[spermatozoa]]; also produce [[hormone]]s and thus are also classified as endocrine organs. Homologous to the [[ovaries]] in the female.
*[[Testicle|Testicles]]—Produce [[spermatozoa]]; also produce hormone and thus are also classified as endocrine organs. Homologous to the [[ovaries]] in the female.
*[[Prostate]]—Produces fluids to supply nutrients to the spermatozoa; also closes the bladder.
*[[Prostate]]—Produces fluids to supply nutrients to the spermatozoa; also closes the bladder.
*[[Bulbourethral gland]]—An [[exocrine]] gland that produces mucus to lubricate the ducts of the reproductive system.
*[[Bulbourethral gland]]—An [[exocrine]] gland that produces mucus to lubricate the ducts of the reproductive system.
==Urinary==
==Urinary==
*[[Kidney]]s—filter selected compounds such as urea from the blood, generating urine in the process
*[[Kidney|Kidneys]]—filter selected compounds such as urea from the blood, generating urine in the process
*[[Ureter]]s—carry off urine, draining the kidneys
*[[Ureter|Ureters]]—carry off urine, draining the kidneys
*[[Bladder]]—contractable organ that stores urine; its wall is composed of muscle which expands to allow room for urine, or contracts to expel it from the body ([[micturition]])
*[[Bladder]]—contractable organ that stores urine; its wall is composed of muscle which expands to allow room for urine, or contracts to expel it from the body ([[micturition]])