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Physiology and Neurobiology Studies
at UConn

How do babies grow? How do frogs reproduce? How do snakes move? How do people walk on the moon? You would be able to answer these questions if you study Physiology and Neurobiology. Here at the University of Connecticut the study of life (physiology) and study of the nervous system (neurobiology) are meshed into one major Physiology, and Neurobiology (PNB).

The Physiology side of the major deals with research that may range from the function of a single cell to the interactions between people and their environment here on earth and on the moon. The Neurobiology side focuses on the study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The research done by a neurobiologist attempts to explain the successes as well as the problems in the development, the behavior, and the learning of humans, through research of the functions of the brain.

The study of Physiology and Neurobiology falls under the umbrella of Biology. The lines of distinction of the two are very thin. So the fusion of Physiology and Neurobiology enables the student to acquire the knowledge of two fundamental areas of science, giving a full picture of how organisms work and survive in a given environment.

Some useful skills looked for are: analytical skills, attention to detail, patience, communication skills, and problem solving skills. Those who study Physiology and Neurobiology investigate the function and vital processes of organisms be they animals, or humans. However, the nature of the work they choose can vary based on the individuals interests. The work may be conducted in a laboratory setting, a classroom, or in a space ship two hundred miles above the earth.

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