All of the chemical and physical changes taking place in the body refers to
A) systemic physiology.
B) special physiology.
C) cell physiology.
D) metabolism.
E) physiological chemistry.

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The term that encompasses all of the chemical and physical changes taking place in the body is metabolism. Choice A (systemic physiology) refers to the study of the function of the body's organ systems, while choice B (special physiology) refers to the study of specific organ functions. Choice C (cell physiology) refers specifically to the study of the function of cells. Choice E (physiological chemistry) is not a commonly recognized discipline and is not an appropriate answer choice in this context.

All of the Chemical and Physical Changes Taking Place in the Body